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Marquette University

Children

2013

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Preserving Alveolar Bone Growth Following Cervical Root Fracture: A Case Report, Tülin İleri Keçeli, Burak Kutlu, H. Cem Güngör Jan 2013

Preserving Alveolar Bone Growth Following Cervical Root Fracture: A Case Report, Tülin İleri Keçeli, Burak Kutlu, H. Cem Güngör

School of Dentistry Faculty Research and Publications

Root fracture injuries affect 0.5%–7% of permanent teeth. Although cervical root fractures are less frequent in children, their serious consequences and poor prognosis may lead to tooth loss. In this case presentation, we discuss a treatment approach chosen to preserve alveolar bone growth following a cervical root fracture in an 8-year-old boy.