Orthodontic Extrusion vs. Surgical Extrusion to Rehabilitate Severely Damaged Teeth: A Literature Review critically examines two conservative yet highly effective treatment modalities designed to salvage teeth compromised by extensive structural damage — including crown-root fractures, deep caries, or root resorption.
Where conventional approaches often default to extraction followed by implant placement, this narrative review underscores the value of alternatives that maintain periodontal integrity and enhance long-term tooth survival.
Importantly, both orthodontic extrusion and surgical extrusion can reestablish key anatomic parameters such as supracrestal tissue attachment and an effective ferrule effect without the extensive bone loss associated with traditional crown lengthening procedures.
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The article systematically compares advantages, limitations, treatment duration, indications and contraindications of each technique, providing clinicians and researchers with an evidence-based framework to inform individualized treatment planning.
By balancing biological, functional, and prosthetic considerations, this review empowers practitioners to make decisions that align with both patient preferences and long-term prognostic outcomes.
📄 Read the full article and download the PDF here: Orthodontic Extrusion vs. Surgical Extrusion to Rehabilitate Severely Damaged Teeth: A Literature Review — International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI).
