Acute apical periodontitis and vertical root fracture of the same tooth: a case report

Vertical root fracture is a frequent complication in endodontically treated teeth and usually leads to extraction of the affected tooth. Differential diagnosis may be difficult, especially in patients with periodontal and endodontic disease. This case report describes the diagnosis and clinical and...

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Published in:Journal of Oral Science 2013, Vol.55(2), pp.187-190
Main Authors: Touré, Babacar, Boucher, Yves
Format: Article
Language:English
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apical periodontitis
crown
Dentistry
diagnosis
Diagnosis, Differential
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Male
Molar - injuries
Periapical Diseases - diagnosis
Periapical Periodontitis - diagnosis
root canal treatment
Surgical Flaps - surgery
Tooth Fractures - diagnosis
Tooth Root - injuries
Tooth, Nonvital - diagnosis
vertical root fracture
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Summary:Vertical root fracture is a frequent complication in endodontically treated teeth and usually leads to extraction of the affected tooth. Differential diagnosis may be difficult, especially in patients with periodontal and endodontic disease. This case report describes the diagnosis and clinical and radiographic features of apical periodontitis and vertical root fracture of the same tooth, which were separated by an interval of several years. Vertical root fracture of the mesial root was diagnosed with the help of an exploratory flap and microscopic observation. (J Oral Sci 55, 187-190, 2013)
ISSN:1343-4934
1880-4926
DOI:10.2334/josnusd.55.187