Fractures of Alveolus Flashcards
1
Q
What type of injury will result in an alveolar fracture?
A
Heavy impact to anterior region
2
Q
Which area is most frequently affected?
A
Mandibular incisor region
3
Q
How can an alveolar fracture be differentiated from a luxation?
A
4
Q
What difficulty may arise when trying to reposition an alveolar fracture?
A
Root apices are often locked into facial aspect of labial bone plate and thus must be further displaced incisally before tooth and bone segment can be repositioned
5
Q
What complications may result?
A
If root apices are directly involved in line of fracture, pulpal healing is jeopardised
