Successful management of pulpo-periodontal lesion in maxillary lateral incisor with palatogingival groove using CBCT scan

Successful management of pulpo-periodontal lesion in maxillary lateral incisor with palatogingival groove using CBCT scan

Palatogingival groove is a rare developmental anomaly involving the lingual surface of the maxillary incisor and resulting in severe endodontic and periodontal lesions. This case report describes a multidisciplinary approach for the combined management of the endodontic and periodontal problems for...

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Main Authors: Akhil Rajput, Sangeeta Talwar, Sarika Chaudhary, Ambica Khetarpal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2012-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Dental Research
Subjects:
CBCT
glass-ionomer cement
palatogingival groove
thermoplasticized gutta-percha
Online Access:http://www.ijdr.in/article.asp?issn=0970-9290;year=2012;volume=23;issue=3;spage=415;epage=418;aulast=Rajput
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Summary:Palatogingival groove is a rare developmental anomaly involving the lingual surface of the maxillary incisor and resulting in severe endodontic and periodontal lesions. This case report describes a multidisciplinary approach for the combined management of the endodontic and periodontal problems for successful rehabilitation of the involved tooth. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) helped in correct diagnosis of the lesion and hence enabled effective treatment.
ISSN:0970-9290
1998-3603

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