Open AccessFacial Cellulitis Arising from Dens Evaginatus: A Case Report
Author(s) -
Chen ChunMing,
Lee KunTsung,
Chuang FuHsiung,
Hong YiYuh,
Chen HsiuChuan,
Hsu KunRong,
Wu YiMin,
Lee HueyEr
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
the kaohsiung journal of medical sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.439
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 2410-8650
pISSN - 1607-551X
DOI - 10.1016/s1607-551x(09)70131-7
Subject(s) - medicine , apexification , dentistry , orthodontics , root canal
Dens evaginatus is a developmental anomaly that produces a tubercle on the occlusal surface of a tooth. It is found most frequently in the mandibular premolars. The occlusal tubercle easily causes occlusal interferences. Attrition or fracture of the tubercle can lead to pulpitis, pulp necrosis, periapical pathosis, and periapical infection. This case report illustrates the treatment of facial cellulitis arising from dens evaginatus with open apex. Calcium hydroxide was used for the apexification procedure. One year after canal obturation, radiography revealed no apical pathosis and the apical seal was evident.