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Garrè's osteomyelitis managed by root canal treatment of a mandibular second molar: incorporation of computed tomography with 3D reconstruction in the diagnosis and monitoring of the disease
Author(s) -
Ebihara A.,
Yoshioka T.,
Suda H.
Publication year - 2005
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.1365-2591.2004.00920.x
Subject(s) - root canal , medicine , osteomyelitis , molar , dentistry , mandibular molar , computed tomography , endodontics , lesion , orthodontics , radiology , surgery
Aim To report the healing of Garrè's osteomyelitis involving a mandibular second molar following root canal treatment. Summary To describe the endodontic management of Garrè's osteomyelitis involving a mandibular second molar. In this case, computed tomography (CT) was used to evaluate the status of the periapical lesion. Five years after root canal treatment, the tooth and supporting tissues appeared healthy both clinically and radiographically and were functioning well. Key learning points •Garrè's osteomyelitis of an adult can be managed by root canal treatment. •Computed tomography could be used for diagnosis and treatment planning in endodontics.