Management of transverse root fracture by dowel – inlay: A case report

Tooth trauma has been and continues to be a common occurrence that every dental professional must be prepared to assess and treat when necessary. Tooth trauma and its management loom as a major challenge to the dental practitioner. Transverse root fractures occur most commonly in the maxillary teeth. This case report describes a new technique for the management of transverse root fractures in zone 2 with Dowel inlay. That enables the utilization of fractured fragment crown for stabilizing a transverse root fracture in zone 2 is quite 1. Simple, Economical, Minimal Invasive and can save considerable time over other alternative treatment options available in the treatment of a trauma zone 2 fractures. Both clinical and radiographic follow-up showed a stable condition without any probing defect, ongoing root resorption, or periapical pathosis.