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Non‐surgical root canal treatment of dens invaginatus type 2 in a maxillary lateral incisor
Author(s) -
Tsurumachi T.,
Hayashi M.,
Takeichi O.
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
international endodontic journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.988
H-Index - 119
eISSN - 1365-2591
pISSN - 0143-2885
DOI - 10.1046/j.1365-2591.2002.00450.x
Subject(s) - dens invaginatus , maxillary lateral incisor , root canal , dentistry , orthodontics , medicine , incisor , maxillary incisor , maxillary central incisor
Aim To describe the clinical management of an unusual dens invaginatus type 2. Summary A case of dens invaginatus in a maxillary lateral incisor with a periapical lesion is reported. The patient presented with pain and localized swelling. Despite the complex anatomy and diagnosis of dens invaginatus , non‐surgical root canal treatment was performed successfully. Key learning points• Dens invaginatus may be presented in many forms, and the aetiology of this phenomenon is not fully understood. • Due to abnormal anatomical configuration, dens invaginatus presents technical difficulties in its clinical management. • Non‐surgical root canal treatment can be performed successfully.