Single-session treatment of a major complication of dens invaginatus: a case report

Quintessence Int. 2006 May;37(5):337-43.

Abstract

Dens invaginatus is a dental malformation that may give rise to several complications. Caries of the invagination can severely weaken the whole tooth, making it susceptible to fracture. Subgingival fractures are major complications threatening tooth survival and usually require periodontal/orthodontic/prosthetic treatment if long-term viability is to be ensured. This article describes a case of single-session restoration of a fractured invaginated tooth by means of endodontic treatment followed by fragment reattachment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Dens in Dente / therapy*
  • Dental Bonding
  • Dental Caries / therapy
  • Dental Pulp Exposure / therapy
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Incisor / abnormalities*
  • Incisor / injuries
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Resin Cements
  • Root Canal Therapy
  • Surgical Flaps
  • Tooth Crown / injuries
  • Tooth Fractures / therapy*
  • Tooth Root / injuries

Substances

  • Resin Cements