Hemisection - an Alternative Treatment For Vertically Fractured Mandibular Molars: A Case Report

Diagnosis and management of vertical root fracture is a challenging task for the clinician. The most predictable treatment option for vertical root fractures would be extraction in case of anterior teeth, and hemisection or root amputation of the involved root in the multi-rooted teeth. This case report describes the treatment of a vertically fractured mandibular molar by hemisection followed by the placement of a three unit bridge combining the hemisected root and adjacent second premolar which is successfully in service for more than a year.