INTRARADICULAR SPLINTING IN HORIZONTAL FRACTURE OF A MAXILLARY CENTRAL INCISOR–A CASE REPORT
Dr. Deepak Kumar Sharma*, Dr. Nitya Dogra, Dr. Debojyoti Mazumder, Dr. Manu Bansal
ABSTRACT
Root fracture is one of the consequences of dental trauma.Root fractures are encountered by every dentist in day to
day practice. Horizontal root fractures are a type of traumatic dental injury that involves cementum, dentin, and
pulp. Several options are available for the management of root fractures. But the difference lies in diagnosis &
treatment planning which makes it a failure or a success. Goal of endodontic and restorative dentistry is to retain the
natural tooth. This case report presents the endodontic management of a horizontally fractured central incisor using
an intraradicular splinting technique. The root canal of the left central incisor was temporarily filled with calcium
hydroxide slurry. This was followed by intraradicular splinting of the tooth using a NiTi file and MTA as sealer.
This case demonstrates that intraradicular splinting can be used to manage horizontal root fracture. Mineral trioxide
aggregate, or MTA, is a new material developed for endodontics that appears to be a significant improvement over
other materials for fracture repair. It is the first restorative material that consistently allows for the overgrowth of
cementum, and it may facilitate the regeneration of the periodontal ligament.
Keywords: Horizontal Root Fracture, Intraradicular Splinting, NiTi File,Mineral Trioxide Aggregate
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