Periodontal Signs and Symptoms Associated with Vertical Root Fracture

From Volume 27, Issue 7, September 2000 | Pages 356-360

Authors

Brian H. Mullally

MDS, FDS RCPS(Glas.)

Senior Lecturer/Consultant in Restorative Dentistry, Queen's University Belfast, Northern Ireland

Articles by Brian H. Mullally

Mutaz Ahmed

BDS, FFD, RCPSI

Registrar in Restorative Dentistry, Dublin Dental Hospital, Republic of Ireland

Articles by Mutaz Ahmed

Abstract

This report describes the clinical presentation of three cases of vertical root fractures in adult patients where an initial diagnosis of localized periodontitis had been considered. Loss of the affected tooth occurred in all of these patients. The effects of endodontic therapy and the provision of post-retained restorations are considered in relation to their potential effect of weakening the root and predisposing the tooth to vertical fracture. The last case presents an unrestored molar tooth with a complete vertical root fracture.

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