Transalveolar Extraction

Surgery
Clinical Photo of the aforementioned retained dental root #11

Clinical Photo of the aforementioned retained dental root #11

Pre-op Periapical Radiograph of #11 radix

Pre-op Periapical Radiograph of #11 radix

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Case overview : A female patient presented with complaints of retained dental root on the right anterior region.

Treatment Approach: Open method extraction as a treament plan, with triangular flap as the flap design, while maintaining the attachment of frenulum as a consideration as the located retained root is very close to the midline

Outcome : Patient returned 1 week post op, removing the sutures and evaluating the condition of the alveolar ridge.