Surgical Management of Horizontal Root Fracture with Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) Placement: Case Report of Two Cases

Parul Bansal, Kalpana Kanyal, Vineeta Nikhil
2013 Dental Journal of Advance Studies  
AbstractRadicular fractures in permanent teeth are uncommon injuries among dental traumas, being only 0.5 - 7% of the cases. Horizontal root fractures can be managed endodontically or combined endodontic and surgical approach. Treatment varies according to the displacement and vitality of the fragments. This paper presents a case report of two cases of horizontal root fracture, present between the middle and apical third of central incisors, which were managed by combined endodontic and
more » ... approach, while in second case it was followed by PRF placement to facilitate osteoinduction and periodontal tissue regeneration.
doi:10.1055/s-0038-1671967 fatcat:ox7s7wl34jaclnnacbdykjnlsy