TREATMENT OF A COMPLETELY FORMED ROOT WITH HORIZONTAL FRACTURE USING INTRARADICULAR SPLINTING TECHNIQUE: A CASE REPORT

The aim of this case report was to present the treatment of a horizontal intra-alveolar root fracture using an alternative fixation technique with hedström file. when the patient referred to our clinic, the first visit of endodontic therapy was already performed by a dentist in another clinic. horizontal root fracture was found radiographically. clinical examination revealed marked mobility without a periodontal pocket. the canal was obturated and the fragments were fixed internally through insertion of an endodontic instrument. favorable result was obtained in a short time period. these results obtained from the study showed that using this technique may be advantageous.