Vertical Root Fracture: The Diagnostic Challenge
Year: 2024
Type: book-chapter
Abstract: The diagnosis of vertical root fractures (VRFs) is a challenge for dental surgeons because of the similarity of clinical signs with other pathologies. It involves both clinical and radiological examination. Common signs of VRFs are deep localized periodontal pocket, gingival swelling, tenderness to percussion, and radiographic bone loss. The fracture line would be difficult to identify, so an analysis of clinical and radiological data would be required. The use of conservative approaches to avoid tooth extraction is cited in the literature. However, extraction is often unavoidable. The early diagnosis is important because it may avoid unnecessary treatment and excessive bone loss. The aim of this work is to provide more knowledge about the signs and symptoms of vertical root fractures with illustrations by clinical cases.
Source: Dentistry
Language: English
Subfield: Oral Surgery
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4403538435