Trauma II Flashcards
root fractire
dentine and cementum fracture involving the pulp
classifications of root fractures (3)
position of fracture
displacement of fragments
stage of root development
position of root fracture classes (3)
apical 1/3
middle 1/3
coronal 1/3
displacement of fragments of root fracture classes (2)
displaced
undisplaced
- edges of tooth still in tact
stage of root development root fracture classes (2)
mature (closed apex)
immature (open apex)
apical 3rd root fractures
Best prognosis, especially if no displacement has occurred.
If heals well the fracture line may be undetectable in future radiographs.
middle 3rd root fractures
Important to reduce fracture as much as possible
- i.e. get both halves touching again like a jigsaw
Different views of the same tooth can be important for diagnosis in some cases
coronal 3rd root fractures
Very poor prognosis as very little PDL support to keep the crown in position during function.
Creation of an extremely unfavourable crown:root ratio.
radiographic appearance of root fractures - imp to remember
Remember a radiograph is a 2 dimensional picture.
Occasionally it looks like there are multiple fracture lines when the break has occurred at an angle cutting across the beam
prognosis of root fracture depends on (5)
Age of child; mature / immature tooth
Degree of displacement
Associated injuries – e.g. crown fractures
Time between injury and treatment
Presence of infection
clinical exam for root fracture do
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special investigations for root fracture (2)
Sensibility tests
Radiographs from at least 2 angles
- E.g. 2 periapical from different angles and 1 Maxillary occlusal
Alternatively a cone beam CT
how to treat a root fracture
apical or middle third fracture (if displaced)
Clean area with water/saline/chlorohexidine
Reposition tooth with digital pressure
(LA not usually needed)
Splint: flexible splint for 4 weeks
(Soft diet for 1 week and Good OH)
Review: 6-8weeks, 6 months, 1 year and 5 year with radiographs
how to treat a root fracture
coronal third
Clean area with water/saline/chlorohexidine
Reposition tooth with digital pressure
(LA not usually needed)
Splint: flexible splint for 4 months
(Soft diet for 1 week and Good OH)
Review: 6-8weeks, 6 months, 1 year and 5 year with radiographs
what to attempt when repositioning fragments
attempt to completely approximate edges - like a jigsaw
- smooth outline on radiograph
healing outcomes of root fracture (4)
Calcified tissue union across fracture line
Connective tissue
Calcified + connective tissue
Bone/osseous
non-healing outcome of root fracture
Granulation tissue (usually associated with loss of vitality). - Radiolucent area seen on radiograph surrounding fracture line
calcified tissue healing of root fracture
Healed with dentine-like material,
- almost indistinguishable on second radiograph
connective tissue healing of root fracture
Fracture lines remain visible.
- Edges of fracture show signs of eburnation
- Smoothed out – not jagged
osseous healing of root fracture
Separate parts of the root become discrete entities with no connection
- each part has its own distinct PDL space and bone is clearly seen between the fragments
what happens if root fractured tooth becomes non-vital
20% chance of pulp necrosis
Apical and Middle Third Fractures
- extirpate to fracture line
- dress CaOH then MTA / Biodentine just coronal to # line (as no apical stop)
- GP - root fill to # line
Coronal fragment of root
- Remain in situ with own PDL
- Resorb
- If infected - antibiotics/apicectomy
root fracture -> pulp necrosis of
coronal fragment of root
- Remain in situ with own PDL
- Resorb
- If infected - antibiotics/apicectomy
root fracture -> pulp necrosis of
apical and middle third fractures
- extirpate to fracture line
- dress CaOH then MTA / Biodentine just coronal to # line (as no apical stop)
- GP - root fill to # line
classification of PDL injuries (6)
Concussion, subluxation
Extrusive luxation
Lateral luxation
Intrusive luxation
Avulsion
Dentoalveolar fractures
what should be considered when assessing PDL injuries
impact on:
- Surrounding bone (fracture?)
- Neurovascular Bundle
- Root surface
concussion PDL injury
Concussion injury to the tooth supporting structures without increased mobility, displacement of the tooth or gingival bleeding.
There is pain on percussion and sensibility tests may be negative on initial assessment.
subluxation PDL injury
traumatic injury has occurred to the periodontal tissues leading to increased mobility but no displacement.
Gingival bleeding is often detected.