Management of geminated maxillary lateral incisor using cone beam computed tomography as a diagnostic tool

J Conserv Dent. 2014 May;17(3):293-6. doi: 10.4103/0972-0707.131810.

Abstract

Geminated teeth are consequences of developmental anomalies leading to joined elements, due to incomplete attempt of one tooth germ to divide into two. This case report describes successful endodontic treatment of an unaesthetic geminated permanent maxillary lateral incisor tooth and its esthetic rehabilitation using all ceramic crowns. Newer imaging technique like cone beam computed tomography was taken for the better understanding of the complicated root canal morphology.

Keywords: Cone beam computed tomography; germination; lateral incisor.

Publication types

  • Case Reports