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Abstract

Root fractures are not common in permanent teeth. The rate of dental trauma is only 0.5-7%. It mostly occurs in the permanent teeth which are erupted fully, where the roots are fully formed and have closed apices that are supported by the periodontium. This trauma can lead to serious consequences like damage to periodontium, cementum, bone, dentine and pulp. They results due to horizontal impact and are transverse to obliquely direct. Mid third fractures of the root are the most common of all the fractures encountered. 2 persons with mid-third horizontal fracturesof root in upper lateral and central incisors are discussed here. After doing the root canal treatment (RCT), the fractured root was united by using glass fiber post. After finishing the treatment, metal ceramic crowns were placed on incisors. After 2 year follow up, the stabilized root parts and the post were observed Keywords:Fiber Splint; Glass Fiber Post; Healing; Horizontal Root Fracture; Intraradicular