Drill ‐related root injury caused by intraoperative intermaxillary fixation: an analysis of 1067 screw applications

ConclusionIntermaxillary fixation with predrilled transgingival screws is a safe way to manage mandibular fractures. The incidence of tooth root injury is not uncommon, but the adverse side effects are rare and the health of the affected teeth is mostly not compromised.

Source: Dental Traumatology - October 23, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Stefan Hartwig, Andreas Boettner, Christian Doll, Jan O. Voss, Moritz Hertel, Saskia Preissner, Jan D. Raguse Tags: Original Article Source Type: research