Endodontic management of dens invaginatus of maxillary lateral incisor: A case report

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https://doi.org/10.3126/jkmc.v10i1.38974

Keywords:

Dens invaginatus, Maxillary lateral incisor, Cone beam computed tomography, Non-surgical, Sinus opening

Abstract

Dens invaginatus is a developmental malformation of teeth with the enfolding of enamel and dentin into the pulp chamber and sometimes into the root that most commonly affects the maxillary lateral incisors. This anomaly may increase the risk of pulpal disease and can potentially complicate treatment due to its aberrant anatomy, thus posing a diagnostic challenge. Similarly, the incomplete elimination of the invagination and debridement may create dead space within the canal leading to the failures. This case reports the endodontic management of the Oehler’s type II Dens invaginatus.

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Author Biographies

Ranjan Thapaliya, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Bir Hospital, Mahabouddha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Postgraduate Resident, Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics Unit, Department of Dental Surgery

Reema Joshi, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Bir Hospital, Mahabouddha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Professor, Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics Unit, Department of Dental Surgery

Asha Thapa, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Bir Hospital, Mahabouddha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Associate Professor, Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics Unit, Department of Dental Surgery

Reetu Shrestha, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Bir Hospital, Mahabouddha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Associate Professor, Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics Unit, Department of Dental Surgery

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2021-09-22

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Thapaliya, R., Joshi, R., Thapa, A., & Shrestha, R. (2021). Endodontic management of dens invaginatus of maxillary lateral incisor: A case report. Journal of Kathmandu Medical College, 10(1), 55–59. https://doi.org/10.3126/jkmc.v10i1.38974

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