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A 2-year retrospective cohort study of pulp-related outcomes of permanent anterior teeth with uncomplicated crown fractures.

BMC oral health · Kalubowila SS, Handapangoda HMKG, Palipana IWAPD, Ranathunga RMSDK · 2026-07-17

Researchers tracked permanent front teeth with simple crown fractures over two years in Sri Lanka, finding 92.6% maintained pulp vitality, while greater tooth loss and accompanying luxation injuries significantly increased pulp necrosis risk.

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