Ashley L. Madern, DMD, MS, is a clinical assistant professor at Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine in Glendale, Arizona, and an oral and maxillofacial radiologist. Previously, she served as a general dentist in the United States Navy and currently belongs to the American Dental Association, American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, and American Society of Head and Neck Radiology.
This case report explores the long-term viability of a maxillary lateral incisor with a horizontal root fracture retained primarily by soft tissue, emphasizing conservative management strategies over extraction or endodontic treatment.