Conservative endodontic management of a fused tooth: A case report

Abstract

Objective: To report a conservative treatment of a rare developmental anomaly.

Case report: A 73-year-old patient with previously initiated therapy and acute apical abscess of a maxillary right central incisor fused with the supernumerary tooth sought treatment. The conservative approach included nonsurgical root canal treatment and composite restoration.

Conclusion: This case illustrates the importance of an individual approach when treating anomalous teeth. Priorities in pain and infection management to properly and functionally restore teeth should be unaffected by age.

Keywords: aged; fusion; gemination; root canal treatment.