Orthodontic extrusion of crown-root fractured teeth and teeth with root caries--report of 5 cases / 中华口腔医学杂志

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To discuss orthodontic extrusion of crown-root fractured teeth before restoration.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>3 cases with fractured teeth and 2 cases with root caries were performed canal therapy.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Orthodontic extrusion of the root was carried out before restoration. All cases were satisfactory after treatment.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Orthodontic extrusion of remaining root before restoration not only can maintain the remaining root but also obtain functional and esthetic results.</p>