Year : 2020

Volume : Volume 11

Issue : Issue 1

Address for correspondence :
Dr. Anjusha Sharda.
AnjushaSharda@gmail.com

Abstract

Background:  Hemisection is to  remove  the  compromised  root  and  the  associated  crown  portion  with  the  loss  of  periodontal  attachment.  It  is  performed  to  maintain  the  original  tooth  structure  and  attain  the  fixed  prosthesis.  This  case  report  describes  a  simple  procedure  of  hemisection  in  a  mandibular  molar.  It  was  a  conservative  approach  aiming  to  retain  as much  original  tooth  structure  as  possible  against  the  option  of  extraction  of  the  natural tooth.  Hemisection  of  the  affected  tooth  allows  the  preservation  of  tooth  structure, alveolar  bone  and  cost  savings  (time  and  money)  over  other  treatment  options.  The preservation  of  posterior  abutment  teeth  permits  oral  rehabilitation  with  fixed  bridges instead  of  removable  prosthesis.  Preservation  of  a  hopeless  tooth  is  possible  with  patients  having  good  oral  hygiene,  and  careful  surgical  and  restorative  management.

Keywords: Hemisection,  resection,  furcation  involvement, Fixed  partial  denture.