Trauma induced calcification - an enigma
- Author:
Vijayendranath Nayak
;
Raghavendra Kini
;
Prasanna Kumar Rao
;
Ashwini Baliga
;
Gowri P. Bhandarkar
;
Roopashri Rajesh Kashyap
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Pulpal calcification, Trauma, Ellis Classification, Pulpal necrosis
- From:
Pacific Journal of Medical Sciences
2017;17(1):66-69
- CountryPapua New Guinea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Pulp chamber is considered as a very important and integral part of the tooth. Pulp chamber undergoes
different types of morphological and pathological alterations. Calcified canals are one amongst other
pathological alterations. Calcified root canals have been a challenge to the diagnostician and the dental
physician before diagnosis and after diagnosis respectively. It is considered that the impact of an irritant
to the tooth, like trauma, caries, infection and age changes can precipitate calcification. Calcification
makes a dentist to negotiate with his treatment planning and at times it can be a surprise element.
