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Complicated crown fractures – management and treatment options
Article first published online: 22 JUN 2009
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2009.01588.x
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Aggarwal, V., Logani, A. and Shah, N. (2009), Complicated crown fractures – management and treatment options. International Endodontic Journal, 42: 740–753. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2009.01588.x
Publication History
- Issue published online: 8 JUL 2009
- Article first published online: 22 JUN 2009
- Received 7 December 2008; accepted 3 April 2009
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Keywords:
- crown fractures;
- dental trauma;
- orthodontic extrusion;
- treatment options
Abstract
Aim Complicated crown fractures involve enamel, dentine and the pulp. The incidence of complicated crown fractures ranges from 2% to 13% of all dental injuries and the most commonly involved tooth is the maxillary central incisor. Various treatment modalities are available depending upon the clinical, physiological and radiographic status of the involved tooth. The aim of this article was to discuss techniques for the management of complicated crown fractures.
Summary Management of complicated crown fractures depends upon several factors with the result that various clinical modalities have been suggested. Seven case reports of complicated crown fractures are presented and risks/benefits of the treatment plans are discussed.