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During a procedure, the crown of tooth #17 fractures to the gumline. What is the most appropriate management?

  1. Extract the tooth immediately
  2. Place a temporary restoration without flap elevation
  3. Section the root without raising the flap
  4. Perform root canal therapy immediately
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Correct answer: C. Section the root without raising the flap

When the crown fractures to the gumline, sectioning the root allows for atraumatic removal while minimizing damage to the surrounding tissues. Avoiding flap elevation reduces healing complications.

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