Giornale Italiano di Endodonzia (Nov 2015)

Importance of CBCT in the management plan of upper canine with internal resorption

  • Roberto Fornara,
  • Dario Re Cecconi

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gien.2015.09.001
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 29, no. 2
pp. 70 – 76

Abstract

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Aim: Internal root resorption is a particular medical condition which requires the clinician to a treatment as early as possible to avoid complications such as excessive loss of mineralized tissues and periodontal communications. Methodology: This article describes the diagnosis and treatment of a case of internal resorption of an upper canine in a patient of 21 years. The presence of pain and swelling periodontal gum showed an interest, a sign of the presence of a perforation. Result and conclusions: Accurate diagnosis associated with the three-dimensional evaluation of the internal fault (CBCT examination) have allowed a conservative treatment who has allowed the recovery of the tooth.

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