Differences in Healing of a Horizontal Root Fracture as Seen on Conventional Periapical Radiography and Cone-Beam Computed Tomography

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(a) Initial intraoral photograph (June 2012) reveals tooth discoloration and slight extrusion of tooth 11. (b) Initial periapical radiograph of tooth 11 (June 2012) reveals a middle-third horizontal root fracture and underfilled root canal medication. Discontinuation of lamina dura with a radiolucent area is noticed on the mesial aspect of the fracture site (arrow). (c) The periapical radiograph one year after medication with Vitapex (June 2013) shows improved healing. A continuous lamina dura is seen on both sides of the fracture and the apical fragment appears within normal limits.

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