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Case Reports
. 2011 Jul;14(3):322-4.
doi: 10.4103/0972-0707.85827.

Retreatodontics in maxillary lateral incisor with supernumerary root

Antony Johns Dexton  1 , D Arundas, M Rameshkumar, K Shoba
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Case Reports

Retreatodontics in maxillary lateral incisor with supernumerary root

Antony Johns Dexton et al. J Conserv Dent. 2011 Jul.

Abstract

Familiarity with the intricacies and variations of root canal morphology is essential for successful endodontic treatment. Maxillary central and lateral incisors are known to be single rooted with one canal. This case report describes endodontic retreatment of maxillary lateral incisors with two root canals, one of which was missed during the initial treatment.

Keywords: Endodontic retreatment; extra canals; maxillary lateral incisor; supernumerary root.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest: None declared.

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
Preoperative photograph of the patient showing a swelling in the upper right lateral incisor region
Figure 2
Figure 2
An occlusal radiograph taken preoperatively, showing the presence of an an accessory root canal in the upper right lateral incisor, which was not obturated
Figure 3
Figure 3
Preoperative intra oral periapical radiograph with SLOB rule helps separate the two roots
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Figure 4
Optra dam isolation with temporary restorative material seen in the palatal aspect of the lateral incisor
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Figure 5
Determination of working length by two 15 size k files placed in the mesial and distal root canals of upper right lateral incisor
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Figure 6
Master cone radiograph prior to obturation to determine if the correct working length has been reached and avoid over or under extensions in the root canals of the upper right lateral incisor
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Figure 7
Radiograph showing a two year follow up obturation of the root canals of the upper right lateral incisor
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