Endodontic treatment of mandibular central incisor with unusual root dilaceration, following trauma to the deciduous predecessor: case report

Eduardo NUNES, Graziele DUARTE, Stéphanie Quadros TONELLI, Janir Alves SOARES, Frank Ferreira SILVEIRA

Introduction: The morphological changes in the pulp cavity and root anatomy can lead to difficulties in carrying out endodontic treatment. Dilaceration can be the result of trauma in primary dentition, in the root formation phase, provoking accentuated root or crown curvature in a permanent tooth. Objective: The present case report aimed to describe the endodontic treatment of tooth 41 with accentuated root laceration. Radiographically, the periapical region of tooth #41 showed an extensive radiolucent area, suggestive of periapical osteolysis due to pulp necrosis, which was confirmed by the lack of response and pulp tests. Endodontic treatment was realized. Conclusion: The follow-up at 90 months showed no signs or symptoms, and the radiographic examination provided evidence of periapical bone healing.

Keywords: Endodontics. Tooth Injuries. Tooth Root.

How to cite: Nunes E, Duarte G, Tonelli SQ, Soares JA, Silveira FF. Endodontic treatment of mandibular central incisor with unusual root dilaceration, following trauma to the deciduous predecessor: case report. Dental Press Endod. 2021 May-Aug;11(2):63-8.

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