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Aydın Dental Journal - 2024;10(1):91-101
Objectives: Hemisection is a multidisciplinary treatment method that might be considered on mandibular molars with single root fractures before extraction. Case report: In this present case report, two mandibular first molars were treated with hemisection due to the vertical root fracture on one of the roots. Fractured roots were separated from the furcation area together with the associated crowns and extracted. 3 months were waited for each case for the recovery of extraction sites. Both cases were planned as single crowns, one of the superstructure was metal-porcelain and the other was a zirconia crown. During the 1 year follow up period, no clinical or radiographic problem was found related to the hemisection method. Conclusion: Mandibular molar teeth with vertical root fracture, if the fracture is limited to one root only, can be successfully treated with the hemisection method and restored with a single crown prosthesis. This method might be considered prior to extraction.
