›› 2015, Vol. 35 ›› Issue (5): 399-401.

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A type III dens invaginatus in mandibular lateral incisor and a literature review

  

  • Received:2014-09-23 Revised:2014-11-19 Online:2015-05-28 Published:2015-05-13

Abstract: Dens invaginatus,which is an abnormality formation of teeth probably caused by the infolding of enamel organs or their proliferation penetrating into dental papillae,mainly occurs in maxillary lateral incisors.This paper describes the complex root canal treatment of dens invaginatus in mandibular lateral incisor with apical periodontitis.The endodontic treatment was performed successfully.At a follow-up examination nine months later,the tooth was free of clinical symptoms and the periradicular lesion was significantly diminished.

Key words: dens invaginatus, mandibular lateral incisor, apical periodontitis, endodontic treatment

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