Open AccessEndodontic management of supernumerary tooth fused with maxillary second molar
Author(s) -
K Sathya Narayanan
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of orofacial sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.171
H-Index - 6
eISSN - 2320-4737
pISSN - 0975-8844
DOI - 10.4103/0975-8844.113694
Subject(s) - molar , maxillary first molar , medicine , dentistry , root canal , supernumerary , supernumerary tooth , maxillary molar , orthodontics , radiography , surgery
Fusion is a rare occurrence, and its definitive diagnosis is of prime importance for successful root canal treatment. This case report discusses the endodontic management of a supernumerary tooth fused with a right maxillary second molar. After 1 year of follow-up, there were no clinical symptoms and the maxillary second molar remained vital. Recall radiographs appeared normal