Author/Authors :
M. P. Sockalingam, S. Nagarajan Department of Operative Dentistry - Faculty of Dentistry -National University Malaysia (UKM), Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia , Kong Loh Seu, Katherine Department of Operative Dentistry - Faculty of Dentistry -National University Malaysia (UKM), Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia , Mohamed Noor, Halimah Department of Operative Dentistry - Faculty of Dentistry -National University Malaysia (UKM), Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia , Irfani Zakaria, Ahmad Shuhud Department of Operative Dentistry - Faculty of Dentistry -National University Malaysia (UKM), Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Abstract :
Complicated crown-root fractures account for a small percentage of traumatic dental injuries seen in children; however,
management of these injuries can be very challenging to clinicians. Factors such as complexity of the injury, patient’s age and
dentition stage, patient’s cooperation, and parental demands may have some bearing on the type of treatment undertaken and its
outcomes. In some children, these injuries may have significant impact on their quality of life. -e purpose of this article is to
describe two cases of complicated crown-root fracture which were successfully managed through orthodontic extrusion using
a sectional fixed orthodontic technique. -e basis for the treatment technique and its favourable outcomes were highlighted with
its advantages and drawbacks.
