Combined Surgical and Nonsurgical Endodontic Therapy in the Treatment of Dens Invaginatus Type 3: A Case Report

JOURNAL TITLE: International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry

Author
1. Puneet Goenka
2. Nikhil Marwah
3. Anant Gopal Nigam
ISSN
0974-7052
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1018
Volume
2
Issue
3
Publishing Year
2009
Pages
6
Author Affiliations
    1. Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Mahatma Gandhi Dental College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
    1. Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Mahatma Gandhi Dental College and Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
  • Article keywords
    Dens invaginatus, endodontic therapy, surgery, incisors

    Abstract

    An accurate understanding of the morphology of the root canal system is a prerequisite for successful root canal treatment. Invaginated teeth have a complex root canal configuration that cannot be instrumented effectively. Correct diagnosis and treatment planning are fundamental to treatment of dens invaginatus. Periapical surgery is indicated in cases where a nonsurgical approach fails. A case of dens invaginatus type 3 in a maxillary lateral incisor with a periapical lesion and its successful treatment by these combined methods is reported.

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