Acompanhamento de fratura radicular horizontal pós trauma dental de um incisivo central superior sem necessidade de tratamento endodôntico: relato de caso

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Dental trauma is a frequent emergency situation; a good diagnosis is needed to carry out an adequate treatment plan. Consolidated root fracture is characterized by the rupture of the rigid structures of the root, and in most cases it requires endodontic treatment, and sometimes orthodontic and aesthetic treatment due to the complexities of the cases, whereas the case in the presented study required only follow-up due to fracture consolidation. OBJECTIVE: To report a clinical case of root fracture that healed after 7 years. METHODOLOGY: The work was carried out through a literature review and evaluation of the patient's clinical records, description of the treatment plan and tomography performed for the diagnosis and treatment of the fracture where it was necessary to carry out palpation and percussion tests, pulp vitality test . RESULTS: It was possible to understand the type of fracture, the reason for calcification and the choice of treatment plan. CONCLUSION: We concluded that it is a delicate type of fracture and may require specific care as it affects all supporting structures related to the tooth, and may sometimes require aesthetic treatment. In this case report, the only treatment required was the use of rigid restraint for 90 days and clinical and radiographic monitoring. Thus, each case requires some alternative to choose the clinical approach to be followed, which is why it requires immediate assistance from the professional.