Surgery According to Killey and Key all the following are absolute indications for removal of a tooth from fracture line EXCEPT A Vertical fracture of the root B Pre-existing periapical lesion C Luxation and subluxation of the tooth from the socket D Tooth which is intact but present in the line of fracture and shows no evidence of mobility or inflammation. 💡 Explanation According to Killey and Key all the following are absolute indications for removal of a tooth from fracture line EXCEPT ✓ Correct Answer: D. Tooth which is intact but present in the line of fracture and shows no evidence of mobility or inflammation.