Tratamento de fratura horizontal apical por meio de materiais biocerâmicos

Abstract

Root fractures represent, on average, 7% of dental trauma, being very common in childhood. In addition to clinical examination, radiographs and tomographies are necessary for diagnosis and treatment. Treatment planning depends on a series of factors, and the tooth may or may not be subjected to endodontic treatment. When endodontic intervention is necessary, mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) can be used due to its efficacy. However, due to limitations related to manipulation and setting time, bioceramic materials with improved properties compared to MTA have been developed, yielding even more satisfactory results. The objective of the present study was to review the literature on the treatment of horizontal root fractures with the application of bioceramic materials, reporting the advantages of this method. It was concluded that bioceramic materials are an excellent option for endodontic treatment in cases of teeth with apical horizontal fracture, due to their antimicrobial properties and reparative function, ruling out a possible more invasive approach and favoring the possibility of maintaining the natural tooth with better cost and less complexity.