Root canal therapy of anterior teeth with dens invaginatus
10.14368/jdras.2024.40.1.31
- Author:
Ji-Soo KIM
1
;
Kkot-Byeol BAE
;
Yun-Chan HWANG
;
Won-Mann OH
;
Bin-Na LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Conservative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Dental Science Research Institute, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Journal of Dental Rehabilitation and Applied Science
2024;40(1):31-38
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:EN
-
Abstract:
Dens in dente is a developmental anomaly resulting from infolding of the enamel organ into dental papilla prior to calcification of dental tissue. The pulpal tissue of the tooth can be vulnerable for bacterial invasion through direct exposure to the oral cavity or through defective enamel and dentin of the infolding part, thereby increasing the possibility of pulpal necrosis and subsequent apical periodontitis. Treatment planning of teeth with dens invaginatus may be difficult due to the complex root canal morphology. Therefore, thorough knowledge of anatomical variations of dens invaginatus is of great importance for proper treatment planning. The focus of this case report is on Oehler’s type II and III dens invaginatus. The infolding of type III dens invaginatus extends beyond the crown and CEJ. Bacterial invasion through the infolding can easily cause inflammation of the pulpal and periradicular tissue. This case report presents endodontic treatment of type II and III dens invaginatus with the aid of CBCT.
