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A root fracture involves dentin, cementum and pulp and is generally complicated.

A root fracture involves dentin, cementum and pulp and is generally complicated.

Some root fractures which are reasonably stable, horizontal and uncontaminated, may heal unaided with the pulp remaining vital. The [[Enamle Organ#Alveolar Bone|alveolus]] acts as a '''natural splint''' which maintains the segments of tooth in close proximity.

Some root fractures which are reasonably stable, horizontal and uncontaminated, may heal unaided with the pulp remaining vital. The [[Enamel Organ#Alveolar Bone|alveolus]] acts as a '''natural splint''' which maintains the segments of tooth in close proximity.

If the fracture is unstable, the coronal segment of the fracture should be removed and the apical segment either extracted or treated endodontically.

If the fracture is unstable, the coronal segment of the fracture should be removed and the apical segment either extracted or treated endodontically.