Open AccessDens invagination: A review of literature and report of two cases
Author(s) -
Seema Thakur,
Narbir S Thakur,
Manmohan Bramta,
Mohit Gupta
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of natural science, biology and medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.236
H-Index - 30
eISSN - 2229-7707
pISSN - 0976-9668
DOI - 10.4103/0976-9668.127341
Subject(s) - dens invaginatus , invagination , enamel organ , dentistry , medicine , etiology , pulp necrosis , enamel paint , root canal , anatomy , pathology , ameloblast
Dens invaginatus occurs as a result of the invagination of the enamel organ. These cases may present difficulties with respect to its diagnosis and treatment because of canal morphology. It frequently leads to caries, pulpal, and periodontal involvement with necrosis and loss of attachment. The knowledge of classification and anatomical variations of teeth with dens invaginatus are of great importance for correct treatment. This article presents two case reports of two different types of dens invaginatus along with profound review of the literature regarding etiology, epidemiology, and histology. It discusses clinical appearance and diagnosis, and it provides guidelines for decision-making and treatment of invaginated teeth.