Radiographic Study of the Effect of Mandibular Fractures on Hypercementosis Development

Mandibular fractures are frequent among facial injuries and tend to arise from trauma.Though commonly treated without major issues, such fractures can still lead to several complications.Malocclusion.Trismus.Infection.Particularly when oral hygiene is impaired or, more critically, in cases involving open wounds.Each adds complexity to the healing process.Over time, less immediate effects can surface.Some involve underlying dental tissues.One such condition, hypercementosis, involves an unusual accumulation of cementum along root surfaces.This may emerge as a delayed complication.Detectable on dental radiographs, hypercementosis presents clinical challenges.Tooth extraction, in such cases, tends to present greater difficulty.The roots are often bulbous, irregularly thickened, and resist conventional removal techniques, and the likelihood of root fracture rises noticeably.In many instances, surgical intervention is ultimately the only feasible route.As for endodontic procedures, complications also arise.Excessive cementum buildup often blurs familiar anatomical cues; canal routes, for instance, may present as faint, oddly shaped, or even fragmented.As a result, the likelihood of procedural errors increases; perforations tend to occur more often, especially during the early stages of access or while navigating instruments. Aim of the studyTo explore whether any relationship might exist between healed mandibular fractures and the later emergence hypercementosis in mandibular teeth.