Management of iatrogenic root perforation with pulp canal obliteration
Iatrogenic root perforations, which may have serious implications, occur in approximately 2-12% of endodontically treated teeth. Successful management of root perforations is dependent on early diagnosis of the defect, location of the perforation, choice of treatment, materials used, host response,...
| Published in: | Saudi Endodontic Journal |
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| Main Authors: | , , , , |
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2014-01-01
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| Online Access: | http://www.saudiendodj.com//article.asp?issn=1658-5984;year=2014;volume=4;issue=3;spage=141;epage=144;aulast=Kaushik |
| Summary: | Iatrogenic root perforations, which may have serious implications, occur in approximately 2-12% of endodontically treated teeth. Successful management of root perforations is dependent on early diagnosis of the defect, location of the perforation, choice of treatment, materials used, host response, and the experience of the practitioner. This report presents the successful management of an iatrogenic perforation in a tooth with radiographic evidence of pulp canal obliteration. |
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| ISSN: | 2320-1495 |