Guided Endodontics in Nonsurgical Retreatment of a Mandibular First Molar: A New Approach and Case Report
Iranian Endodontic Journal,
Vol. 15 No. 2 (2020),
17 May 2020
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Page 111-116
https://doi.org/10.22037/iej.v15i2.27183
Abstract
This case report describes the use of the guided endodontics for a non-surgical endodontic retreatment of the mandibular molar. A 38-year-old female reported apical swelling and localized pain on the tooth #30, exacerbated when chewing hard food. Periapical radiographic examination showed pulp canal obliteration in the apical third associated with extensive radiolucent area. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images were requested to support the diagnosis and enable preparation of a surgical guide, used to direct access to the canals that were obliterated and incompletely filled. The follow-up at 24 months radiographically showed completely healed apical area in the involved tooth. This non-surgical technique demonstrated efficacy in case resolution.
Keywords: Cone-beam Computed Tomography; Endodontic; Guided Endodontics
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