Facial Cellulitis Arising from Dens Evaginatus: A Case Report

Dens evaginatus is a developmental anomaly that produces a tubercle on the occlusal surface of a tooth. It is found most frequently in the mandibular premolars. The occlusal tubercle easily causes occlusal interferences. Attrition or fracture of the tubercle can lead to pulpitis, pulp necrosis, peri...

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Published in:The Kaohsiung journal of medical sciences 2005-07, Vol.21 (7), p.333-336
Main Authors: Chen, Chun-Ming, Lee, Kun-Tsung, Chuang, Fu-Hsiung, Hong, Yi-Yuh, Chen, Hsiu-Chuan, Hsu, Kun-Rong, Wu, Yi-Min, Lee, Huey-Er
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Bicuspid - abnormalities
Cellulitis - etiology
dens evaginatus
facial cellulitis
Facial Dermatoses - etiology
Humans
Male
Tooth Abnormalities - complications
Tooth Abnormalities - therapy
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Summary:Dens evaginatus is a developmental anomaly that produces a tubercle on the occlusal surface of a tooth. It is found most frequently in the mandibular premolars. The occlusal tubercle easily causes occlusal interferences. Attrition or fracture of the tubercle can lead to pulpitis, pulp necrosis, periapical pathosis, and periapical infection. This case report illustrates the treatment of facial cellulitis arising from dens evaginatus with open apex. Calcium hydroxide was used for the apexification procedure. One year after canal obturation, radiography revealed no apical pathosis and the apical seal was evident.
ISSN:1607-551X
2410-8650
DOI:10.1016/S1607-551X(09)70131-7