Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 111, Issue 2, 270-272
Copyright © 1985 by American Dental Association
Forced eruption in the treatment of transverse root fractures
GB Garrett
A relatively new method for treating transverse root fractures near the gingival crevice is reviewed. Two cases are described in which the fractured teeth are orthodontically erupted to facilitate restoration. A periodontal pocket was reduced in the first case, and the technique was modified to accommodate a patient wearing a partial denture in the second case. The technique appears to be a favorable alternative to extraction or periodontal surgery.