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World J Clin Cases. Jan 26, 2025; 13(3): 98104
Published online Jan 26, 2025. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i3.98104
Pulp health and calcific healing of a complicated crown–root fracture with additional root fracture in a maxillary incisor: A case report
Na Li, Yue-Yue Ren, Ying Tang, Qi Yang, Tian-Tian Meng, Song Li, Jing Zhang
Na Li, Yue-Yue Ren, Ying Tang, Qi Yang, Tian-Tian Meng, Song Li, Jing Zhang, Stomatological Hospital and College, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, Anhui Province, China
Na Li, Department of Endodontics, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221000, Jiangsu Province, China
Co-corresponding authors: Song Li and Jing Zhang.
Author contributions: Li N, Li S, and Zhang J contributed to the preparation, correction, and review of the manuscript; Ren YY, Tang Y, Yang Q, and Meng TT contributed to the collection of data; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Supported by 2021 Disciplinary Construction Project in School of Dentistry, Anhui Medical University, No. 2021kqxkFY05.
Informed consent statement: Informed written consent was obtained from the patient’s parents who is her only surviving relative for publication of this report and any accompanying images.
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Corresponding author: Song Li, DDS, PhD, Chief Physician, Professor, Stomatological Hospital and College, Anhui Medical University, No. 69 Meishan Road, Hefei 230032, Anhui Province, China. 3197053337@qq.com
Received: June 18, 2024
Revised: October 1, 2024
Accepted: October 29, 2024
Published online: January 26, 2025
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Core Tip

Core Tip: This case describes the conservative management of a complicated crown–root fracture with an additional root fracture that did not receive any surgical or endodontic treatment. A satisfactory outcome was achieved with an 8-year follow-up. The case report offers significant insights into the management of such dental injuries.