Long-term retention of severely traumatized teeth. Part 2: retention of a root-fractured tooth for 8 years after injury

Part 1 of this two-part series discussed the key principles in decision-making when managing severe dental trauma. This second part demonstrates the application of these principles through a complex trauma case that was restoratively managed to preserve the traumatized dentition. In this case study, the management of a young patient who incurred extensive traumatic dental injuries to his maxillary incisors, including root fracture in the mid third of the UR1 and luxation injuries to the UL1 and UL2, is explored. The teeth were retained at 8 years' post-operative follow-up. CPD/Clinical Relevance: Correct acute and timely management of severely traumatized teeth can allow the teeth to be retained for a prolonged time.