Open AccessBicuspidisation: Two is Better than None - A Case Report
Author(s) -
Rebicca Ranjit,
Pratik Manandhar,
Soni Bista
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of nepalese society of periodontology and oral implantology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2565-4845
pISSN - 2542-2863
DOI - 10.3126/jnspoi.v5i1.38196
Subject(s) - mandibular molar , dentistry , crown (dentistry) , molar , medicine , furcation defect , oral hygiene , orthodontics , rehabilitation , prosthesis , surgery , physical therapy
A periodontally compromised tooth with severe furcation involvement may as well be retained of their roots rather than its removal in toto. Bicuspidisation (Premolarisation) is a surgical technique of sectioning mandibular molar roots with their respective crown portions followed by rehabilitation with fixed prosthesis in the individual segments. This not only eliminates furcation involvement but also facilitates effective oral hygiene maintenance. The present case report demonstrates the successful management of grade III furcation involved mandibular molar by bicuspidisation followed by subsequent prosthodontic rehabilitation. It gives a better alternative to salvage a periodontally compromised tooth rather than opting for extraction.