Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: The removal or separation of a mandibular molar root along with a portion of the crown is called hemisection.This treatment option is appropriate when there is irreparable decay, resorption, perforation, or periodontal damage limited to one root while the other root remains healthy.Hemisection helps preserve the tooth attachment apparatus and surrounding bone, and may aid in the placement of a fixed prosthesis.In this case report, hemisection was successfully done to save pressure-induced resorption of the distal root of the mandibular second molar.The combination of hemisection and prosthetic rehabilitation resulted in a satisfactory outcome.Through careful planning and precise surgical management, the negative consequences of tooth loss can be avoided.
Authors: Shanmugapriya Kesavamoorthy, Vinay G Kumar, Vinoo S Ramachandran, Sibi Swamy, Surya S Sudhakar, Sneha S Kumar, VK Vijay
Language: English
Subfield: Oral Surgery
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4402949644