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The use of cone beam computed tomography in the conservative management of dens invaginatus: a case report.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20500234     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
AIM: To report the use of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) in the assessment of dens invaginatus. SUMMARY: Chronic periradicular periodontitis associated with an infected invagination was diagnosed in an immature mandibular lateral incisor tooth. A CBCT scan revealed essential information for the management of the tooth. There was no communication between the invagination and the main root canal. Endodontic treatment was carried out on the invagination. The root canal with a vital pulp was left untreated, thus allowing the tooth to mature and continue to develop. KEY LEARNING POINTS: * The true nature of dens invaginatus cannot always be estimated from conventional radiographs. * Cone beam computed tomography is a useful diagnostic tool in the management of dens invaginatus.
Authors:
S Patel
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article     Date:  2010-05-24
Journal Detail:
Title:  International endodontic journal     Volume:  43     ISSN:  1365-2591     ISO Abbreviation:  Int Endod J     Publication Date:  2010 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-07-19     Completed Date:  2010-10-25     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8004996     Medline TA:  Int Endod J     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  707-13     Citation Subset:  D    
Affiliation:
Department of Conservative Dentistry, Dental Institute, King's College London, London, UK. shanonpatel@hotmail.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Child
Cone-Beam Computed Tomography*
Dens in Dente / complications,  radiography*,  therapy*
Female
Humans
Incisor / abnormalities
Mandible
Periapical Periodontitis / complications,  radiography*
Radiography, Dental / methods*
Treatment Outcome

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