Root canal treatment of the coronal fragment of a non-vital, root-fractured tooth with calcium hydroxide, followed by filling with gutta-percha (GP), resulted in 86% of teeth healing. There is little ...

The tooth root sits below the gumline and helps anchor the tooth in the jawbone. An exposed root, which may poke through the gum, can indicate damage to the gums or teeth. When a tooth root is no ...