Management of a Type III Dens Invaginatus using a Combination Surgical and Non-surgical Endodontic Therapy: A Case Report

2009 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 82-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mithra N. Hegde ◽  
Aditya Shetty ◽  
Rekha Sagar

Abstract Aim The aim of this report is to present a case of Type III dens invaginatus in a maxillary lateral incisor with a periapical lesion and its successful treatment using a combination of surgical and non-surgical therapy. Background The morphology of the root canal system is unique for individual teeth. A precise understanding of the morphology is very important for a successful root canal treatment. Dens invaginatus is a rare dental anomaly that can give rise to many complex anatomical forms. The complete removal of the diseased pulp tissue can be a challenge for clinicians due to the complexity of internal canal anatomy and may require either non-surgical endodontic therapy alone or that therapy may have to be combined with surgical endodontics to achieve an adequate sealing of the root canal system. Case Report A 22-year-old male presented for evaluation of a recurrent painless sinus tract in the attached gingiva adjacent to the maxillary right lateral incisor. The tooth responded negatively to vitality tests while the right central incisor responded normally. Clinically an anatomical malformation in the crown was detected in the form of an abnormal bulbous contour of the tooth in the palatal region above the cingulum. Radiograph evaluation confirmed the presence of dens invaginatus and a periapical radiolucent lesion. The patient received combined nonsurgical and surgical endodontic therapy to achieve a favorable outcome. Summary Complications presented by Type III dens invaginatus and acute periapical abscess necessitated the use of combined non-surgical and surgical endodontic therapy to attain a favorable seal of the root canal. The prognosis at a six-month post-treatment evaluation appeared to be good. Clinical Significance Dens invaginatus requires an early diagnosis and treatment. It may result in radicular and periapical pathosis requiring a combined non-surgical and surgical endodontic approach to treatment. Citation Hegde MN, Shetty A, Sagar R. Management of a Type III Dens Invaginatus using a Combination Surgical and Non-surgical Endodontic Therapy: A Case Report. J Contemp Dent Pract [Internet]. 2009 Sept; 10(5). Available from: http://www.thejcdp.com/journal/view/ management-of-a-type-iii-dens-invaginatususinga- combination-surgical-and-.

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 179-182
Author(s):  
Mario Buonvivere ◽  
Matteo Buonvivere

The proper knowledge of the root canal system anatomy is crucial to perform successful endodontic treatments. Maxillary lateral incisors usually have a single root. However, aberrant canal configurations of this tooth have been reported in the literature. The clinician should be aware of the difficulties arising from this more complex root canal anatomy and should be able to manage them. A rare case of a maxillary lateral incisor with three root canals is presented in this article; the challenge of diagnosis and treatment in similar situations is also discussed.


Author(s):  
Pardeep Mahajan ◽  
Ruma Grover ◽  
Shikha Baghi Bhandari ◽  
Prashant Monga ◽  
Vanita Keshav

Successful outcome of endodontic treatment depends on the identification of all root canals which in turn guarantee complete extirpation of pulp tissue, proper chemo-mechanical cleaning and shaping and three dimensional obturation of the root canal system with an inert filling material. However endodontic treatment can fail for many reasons, such as diagnostic errors, persistence of the infection in the root canal system, errors in debridement and shaping of the root canal systems, instrument fractures, poor restorations and extra roots or canals if not detected are the reasons for failure. Undetected extra roots or root canals have been considered as a major reason for failure of root canal treatment. Many of the challenges faced during root canal treatment may be directly attributed to an inadequate understanding of the canal morphology of teeth. A broad knowledge of both the external and internal anatomy of teeth is of great importance for adequate endodontic treatment. We present a case report of 2 roots in mandibular lateral incisor.


Author(s):  
Girish Nanjannawar ◽  
Saquib Mulla ◽  
Divya Gupta ◽  
Sharad Kamat

It is a well-recognised fact that incomplete cleaning, shaping and obturation of root canals will lead to endodontic failure. Mandibular second premolars usually have a single root and a single root canal. The presence of four separate roots and four root canals is quite rare. Hence, a comprehensive knowledge about the normal canal configuration along with its variations becomes an indispensable pre-requisite to achieve the success of endodontic treatment. Authors hereby present a case of a 26-year-old male patient and describe its succesful treatment of the mandibular second premolar with four roots and four root canals. The clinical implications of this paper aim at establishing an accurate diagnosis of the root canal system using diagnostic aids such as angulated radiographs and making use of advanced endodontic instruments for successful retreatment of endodontic therapy (C+ files and NiTi rotary endodontic instruments).


2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 1558
Author(s):  
Mridusmita Mukherjee ◽  
Krutika Shekhawat

Root perforations are one of the many consequences of compromised endodontic procedure. It not only poses a significant problem in treatment outcome but also greatly affects the prognosis if not repaired in time. If it occurs, it allows microbial invasion and inflammation in the non-invated area of operation. So, choice of restorative material should be such that it closes the pathway of communication between the root canal system and its associated tissues. It should possess all the good qualities of an ideal orthograde or retrograde filling material. The following note describes a case report of a young boy with failed root canal treatment performed earlier with its steps of management.


2012 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 719-722 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anand Patil ◽  
Lalita G Nanjannawar ◽  
Girish S Nanjannawar ◽  
Hemanth Vagarali ◽  
Bharath Prathasarathy

ABSTRACT Pulp stones are nodular, calcified masses commonly appearing in the coronal pulp and occasionally extending in radicular pulp. Retrieval of pulp stones remains a challenge for the endodontist as complete cleaning and shaping of root canal system is the bases for successful endodontic therapy. The aim of this case report is to show the retrieval of long pulp stones measuring 14 and 9.5 mm by utilizing synergistic effect of ultrasonics and sodium hypochlorite from the palatal roots of maxillary molars. Such case has not been reported in the literature so far. How to cite this article Nanjannawar GS, Vagarali H, Nanjannawar LG, Prathasarathy B, Patil A, Bhandi S. Pulp Stone—An Endodontic Challenge: Successful Retrieval of Exceptionally Long Pulp Stones measuring 14 and 9.5 mm from the Palatal Roots of Maxillary Molars. J Contemp Dent Pract 2012;13(5):719-722.


2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Sirisha Gundam ◽  
Radhika Maddu ◽  
Sindhura Reddy Gurram

It is imperative that the clinician should have comprehensive knowledge about the normal anatomy and its variations of the teeth as the deviations from the usual are very common. An increased awareness of unusual anatomy and a better understanding of the root canal system guide the clinician in accurate diagnosis and treatment of such variations in order to achieve a successful endodontic outcome. The maxillary first molar has been shown to have a wide variation in respect to the number of canals specifically noted in the mesiobuccal root. The current case report shows the successful management of a maxillary molar in which the mesiobuccal root had three canals.


2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-25
Author(s):  
Tazdik G Chowdhury ◽  
SM Abdul Quader ◽  
Tasnim A Jannat ◽  
Shirin Sultana Chowdhury ◽  
KM Rowank Jahan ◽  
...  

Aim: To seal with Mineral trioxide aggragate(MTA) and make a sizeable communication between the root canal system and the periradicular tissue and provide a barrier because of lack of apical constriction.Summary: A 9 year old girl who had met with trauma about six years ago, before she visited department of Paediatric Dentistry , Update Dental College,Dhaka,Bangladesh for the treatment of mandibular right lateral incisor. The case was diagnosed as necrosis of pulp with open apex. After proper isolation access opening and biomechanical preparation was performed with 1mm short of the radiographic apex and calcium hydroxideused as intra canal medicament. After 15 days MTA was placed in the canal till a barrier of 4mm was achieved. Later obturation was done using lateral condensation technique.Size of the periapical lesion was almost decreased after one year of follow up. Followup was done after 1 month, 6 months and 1 year later.Update Dent. Coll. j: 2015; 5 (1): 21-25


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