Open AccessEndodontic management of a fused left maxillary second molar and two paramolars using cone beam computed tomography: A case report
Author(s) -
Xiao-Han Mei,
Jin Liu,
Wei Wang,
Qianxia Zhang,
Tzung-Pei Hong,
Shizhu Bai,
Xiaogang Cheng,
Yu Tian,
Wenkai Jiang
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
world journal of clinical cases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.368
H-Index - 10
ISSN - 2307-8960
DOI - 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i23.8367
Subject(s) - medicine , cone beam computed tomography , molar , impaction , dentistry , maxillary first molar , pulp (tooth) , orthodontics , impacted tooth , periodontitis , radiation treatment planning , endodontic therapy , computed tomography , root canal , radiology , radiation therapy
Fused teeth usually involve several complications, such as the development of caries in the groove between fused crowns, tooth impaction, diastemas, aesthetic and periodontal problems, and pulpal pathosis, due to the complex anatomical structure of fused teeth. A thorough diagnosis is paramount to forming an accurate treatment plan and obtaining a favourable prognosis. With the advent of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), accurate 3-dimensional images of teeth and their surrounding dentoalveolar structures can now be readily obtained, and the technology can accurately provide a minimally invasive approach to acquire detailed diagnostic information. Therefore, we utilize CBCT data herein to generate a digital model for the infected region in a patient, and this model enables us to better plan the management of his case.