DENS INVAGINTUS : A CASE REPORT

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Journal of the Korean Academy of Pediatric Dentistry 2004;31(4):659-664.
Published online November 30, 2004.

DENS INVAGINTUS : A CASE REPORT

치내치에 관한 치험례

김혜영, 조호진, 김은정, 김현정, 김영진, 남순현

경북대학교 치과대학 소아치과학교실

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Abstract

Dens invaginatus is a developmental variation resulting from invasination of the tooth crown of root before calcification. Teeth most affected are maxillary lateral incisors. The malformation shows a broad spectrum of morphologic variations and frequently results in early pulp necrosis. Root canal therapy may present severe problems because of the complex anatomy of the teeth. So, the early diagnosis of such malformation is crucial and a preventive approach has been recommended. This report describes three cases of dens invaginatus treatment.

Key Words: Dens invaginatus, Maxillary lateral incisor, Periapical lesion, Root canal treatment