For crown-root fracture without pulp involvement, which of the following is NOT a listed non-emergency option?

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When a crown-root fracture present without pulp involvement, the aim is to preserve the tooth and restore its function and esthetics. This makes fragment repair a natural first option, since reattaching the existing piece preserves tooth structure and minimizes invasiveness. If the fracture line is subgingival or requires more crown height for a reliable restoration, extrusion—either orthodontic or surgical—can be used to bring the fracture margin supragingival, enabling a solid buildup and long-termrestoration, with endodontic therapy added later only if the pulp becomes involved. Even if the plan includes endodontic treatment, it’s typically considered after stabilization or extrusion, not as an immediate mandatory step when the pulp is still unaffected.

Extraction alone does not fit as a non-emergency option here because the goal in a vital pulp scenario is to salvage the tooth whenever possible. Extraction is reserved for teeth that are irreparably damaged or non-restorable, not as a routine non-emergency management choice for crown-root fractures with a vital pulp.