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Management of Apical Fenestration in Children: A Case Report
Juwita Ratna Rahayu, Heidy Stefanie Yonathan, Prof. Dr. Yetty Herdiyati Sumantadireja (Pediatric Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry – Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia)
ABSTRACT
Background: Intrusion due to apical fenestration is caused by traumatic occlusal forces and often not documented by clinical practitioners, especially in primary teeth. Purpose: This case aims to describe patient diagnosed with apical fenestration in maxillary anterior primary teeth Case: A 6-year-old female patient was coming to the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Indonesia and complaining about the right upper front teeth that protruded to gingival area. Patient had stomatitis and history of trauma. Case Management: Patient was indicated to be extracted. Conclusion: Extraction due to apical fenestration of the tooth is a treatment of trauma occurring in primary teeth.
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