Surgical Management of Periapical Lesion with Dens in Dente

JOURNAL TITLE: International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry

Author
1. MK Jindal
2. Md Asadullah
3. SK Misra
ISSN
0974-7052
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1040
Volume
2
Issue
1
Publishing Year
2009
Pages
3
Author Affiliations
    1. Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Dental College, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
    1. Department of Oral Pathology and Medicine, ZA Dental College, AMU, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
    1. Department of Conservative Dentistry, ZA Dental College, AMU, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Article keywords
    Dens invaginatus, complex internal anatomy, root canal, apicoectomy, in folding

    Abstract

    The management of one case of dens in Dente (Dens invaginatus) in maxillary lateral incisor with history of trauma to maxillary central incisor with periradicular lesion is reported. The patient presented with pain and fracture of anterior tooth. Despite of complex anatomy and diagnosis of dens invaginatus, surgical root canal (Apicoectomy) was performed successfully. Further more essential clinical considerations and treatment options are suggested. Early diagnosis and management are important to avoid complications.

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