Root Canal Treatment of a 32-mm Length Maxillary Canine - A Case Report
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 11
Abstract
Introduction: Permanent maxillary canines can present with an unusual length exceeding 31 mm. This case report describes the root canal therapy of permanent maxillary canine with an unusual length. Case Report: A 52-years Saudi female patient was reported to endodontic postgraduate clinics of Riyadh College’s Dental Hospital suffered from pain upon biting on tooth #13. Root canal treatment was performed, and the tooth was found to have an unusual length of 32 mm. The use of an alternative reference point was made to correspond the working length with the available endodontic instruments. Conclusion: Successful root canal treatment in extremely long teeth is suitable if modifications in treatment procedures are utilized.
Authors and Affiliations
Al-Dahman Yousef H, Al-Hawwas Abdullah Y, Al-Jebaly Asma S.
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