Endodontic treatment of a geminated maxillary second molar using an endoscope as magnification device

Int Endod J. 2010 May;43(5):443-50. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2010.01714.x.

Abstract

Aim: To describe endodontic treatment for a rare case of gemination.

Summary: A case of complex endodontic treatment in a geminated tooth is presented. With the assistance of microinstruments and magnification devices, a geminated maxillary second molar was successfully treated. In such a case, ultrasonic tips and the use of an endoscope were essential to detect the peculiar anatomy of the tooth involved.

Key learning points: Knowledge of anomalies concerning fused teeth is essential. Using an endoscope as a magnification device is useful during the inspection of pulp chambers. Ultrasonic tips are safe and useful to detect canal orifices.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Composite Resins / chemistry
  • Dental Materials / chemistry
  • Dental Pulp Cavity / pathology
  • Dental Restoration, Permanent / methods
  • Endoscopes*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Fused Teeth / therapy*
  • Gutta-Percha / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Maxilla
  • Microsurgery / instrumentation
  • Molar / abnormalities*
  • Root Canal Filling Materials / therapeutic use
  • Root Canal Preparation / instrumentation
  • Root Canal Preparation / methods
  • Root Canal Therapy / instrumentation
  • Root Canal Therapy / methods*
  • Tooth Crown / abnormalities
  • Tooth, Supernumerary / pathology
  • Ultrasonic Therapy / instrumentation

Substances

  • Composite Resins
  • Dental Materials
  • Root Canal Filling Materials
  • Gutta-Percha