Treatment of an Intra-alveolar Root Fracture by Extra-oral Bonding with Adhesive Resin

Information dentaire n° 26 du 27 juin 2001 When faced with dental root fractures, the practitioner is often at a disadvantage, particularly in emergency situations. Treatments which have been proposed, particularly symptomatic in nature, have irregular long-term results. The spectacular progress of bonding materials has radically changed treatment perspectives. Among these bonding agents, the 4META/MMA/TBB adhesive resin may show affinities for biological tissues. It is these properties which can be used in the treatment of the root fracture of a vital tooth. Corresponding author: Gérard Aouate 41, rue Etienne Marcel 75001 Paris