Trauma to middle third root fracture in a permanent central incisor, pulp is vital. What is the treatment? - observe periodically, no treatment - extract the tooth - do pulpectomy as soon as possible - splint and observe
ANSWER
Do pulpectomy as soon as possible
OTHER OPTIONS
Other options donot apply
EXPLANATION
Depending on these factors, a number of treatment options are available:
• Root canal therapy of the coronal segment and removal of the apical segment: if the apical segment has been separated considerably from the coronal one, and, in addition, appears to be involved with a lesion.
• Root canal treatment of the coronal segment and no treatment of the apical segment: when the apical segment contains vital healthy pulp tissue
REFERENCE
Grossman endodontic practice - 14th ed
ANSWER Do pulpectomy as soon as possible OTHER OPTIONS Other options donot apply EXPLANATION Depending on these factors, a number of treatment options are available: • Root canal therapy of the coronal segment and removal of the apical segment: if the apical segment has been separated considerably from the coronal one, and, in addition, appears to be involved with a lesion. • Root canal treatment of the coronal segment and no treatment of the apical segment: when the apical segment contains vital healthy pulp tissue REFERENCE Grossman endodontic practice - 14th ed