Endodontic management of maxillary central incisor with pulp canal obliteration

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Traumatised teeth usually develop pulp canal obliterations and are characterised by radiographic loss of pulp space and yellowish discoloration of clinical crown.1 2 The American Association of Endodontists included teeth with radiographic indiscernible root canals requiring treatment in high difficulty criteria.3 Proper debridement, disinfection and obturation of root canal is difficult in such cases thus compromising root canal treatment. This article presents case of pulp canal obliteration of maxillary central incisor that was managed with usage of cone beam CT (CBCT), microscopes, periodic radiographs and small sized hand files which helped in achieving patency to the pulp chamber and root canal.

A 35 year old male patient reported with pain in upper front region of jaw since 3 months. The patient gave history of trauma 3 years ago when he met with an accident, thereafter he noticed gradual change in the transparency of the crown but...

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