The Management of Crown Fracture of Immature Teeth by MTA and Calcium Hydroxide
Traumatic injuries to teeth with or without pulpal involvement occur in children and adolescents. The majority of these injuries occur before root formation is complete, causing in some cases pulp inflammation and necrosis, with possible impact on the quality of life of affected individuals. Anterior crown fractures are favoured by the protruded position of maxillary incisors and their eruptive pattern. The most susceptible age to dental trauma is between 6 to 12 years . Complicated crown fractures represent 18-20% of all traumatic injuries topermanent teeth. The treatment options vary due to tooth maturity, the time lapse between the accident and the treatment, the severity of pulp exposure, the presence or absence of haemorrhage, the size of the remaining crown, periodontal status and occlusal relations . Root formation is classified in seven stages by Moorrees et al. Vital amputation (pulpotomy) is the treatment of choice for traumatized immature teeth with pulp e...