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Dens invaginatus with an open apex: a case report
Author(s) -
MORFIS A.S.,
LENTZARI A.
Publication year - 1989
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 - 10.1111/j.1365-2591.1989.tb00923.x
Subject(s) - dens invaginatus , root canal , dentistry , pulp (tooth) , pulpectomy , maxillary lateral incisor , medicine , calcium hydroxide , apex (geometry) , maxillary central incisor , endodontics , anatomy , chemistry
Summary. A severe case of dens invaginatus is described on an upper central incisor that was associated with a discharging sinus tract. The outer pulp chamber contained vital tissue while the inner one contained necrotic material. Root canal treatment was carried out with long‐term calcium hydroxide dressings to induce apical closure. The canal system was subsequently filled and the tooth followed up for 4 years.