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Case Reports
. 2016 Sep-Oct;19(5):487-9.
doi: 10.4103/0972-0707.190014.

Dens in dente: A minimally invasive nonsurgical approach!

Vivek Hegde  1 , Abdul Morawala  2 , Abhilasha Gupta  1 , Naqiyaa Khandwawala  1
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Case Reports

Dens in dente: A minimally invasive nonsurgical approach!

Vivek Hegde et al. J Conserv Dent. 2016 Sep-Oct.

Abstract

Dens invaginatus, also known as dens in dente, is a rare anomaly affecting human dentition. The condition results in invagination of an amelodental structure within the pulp. This case report discusses the current management protocol of dens invaginatus using a minimally invasive and nonsurgical treatment option. As with most conditions, early diagnosis and preventive measures help minimize complications in dens invaginatus cases.

Keywords: Dens invaginatus; microscope; minimally invasive; nonsurgical.

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Figure 1
(a) Oehlers classification, (b) intraoral lesion, and (c) cone beam computed tomography images to confirm dens invaginatus
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Figure 2
(a) Calcium hydroxide intracanal dressing (b) 3-month follow-up radiograph (c) 6-month follow-up radiograph (d) 9-month follow-up radiograph, (e) 12-month follow-up radiograph, and (f) radiograph at 1 year and 2 months obturation done, healing of periapical lesion was seen
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