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Novel navigation technique for the endodontic treatment of a molar with pulp canal calcification and apical pathology
Author(s) -
Shi Xilin,
Zhao Shiyong,
Wang Weidong,
Jiang Qianzhou,
Yang Xuechao
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
australian endodontic journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.703
H-Index - 34
eISSN - 1747-4477
pISSN - 1329-1947
DOI - 10.1111/aej.12207
Subject(s) - root canal , dentistry , molar , pulp (tooth) , calcification , medicine , periodontitis , perforation , radiodensity , endodontics , endodontic therapy , orthodontics , materials science , radiography , pathology , surgery , punching , metallurgy
Apical periodontitis, the inflammation of periapical tissue, commonly requires root canal treatment to achieve apical healing. However, if it is accompanied by pulp canal calcification, the treatment becomes complicated, and locating the root canal can be challenging. This case report describes a novel approach for treating a molar with pulp canal calcification and apical pathology. Due to the risk of perforation during treatment, a digitally printed template was used to assist in accurately locating the root canal. After six months, the patient was asymptomatic and the periradicular radiolucency was gradually reducing in size.