1Final Year PG Student, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Narayanapuram, Pallikaranai, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
2Reader, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Narayanapuram, Pallikaranai, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
3Professor, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Narayanapuram, Pallikaranai, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
4Professor and Head, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Narayanapuram, Pallikaranai, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
*Corresponding Author: Dr. Parthasarathy Rajasekar, M.D.S., Final Year PG Student, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Narayanapuram, Pallikaranai, Chennai-600100, Tamilnadu, India, Phone: 8925630612, Email: partha6758@gmail.com
Online published on 4 April, 2020.
Hemisection refers to the surgical separation of a multi-rooted tooth with the extraction of one root along with the overhanging crown. It is performed to retain the original tooth structure and attain the fixed prosthodontic prosthesis. Loss of the posterior teeth leads to teeth drifting, loss of masticatory function and loss of arch length, which requires prevention and maintenance measures. Management of periodontally involved molars with extensive decay is challenging and is limited to dental extraction and replacement with implants.
Hemisection, prosthesis, implant, periodontally compromised
