Publications by authors named "Paulo Mauricio Reis de Melo Junior"
Article Synopsis
- Dens invaginatus (DI) is a dental developmental anomaly where the enamel organ invaginates into the dental papilla, affecting tooth structure.
- The study presents a case of a 30-year-old patient with an Oehlers type II DI in a maxillary lateral incisor, leading to extensive periapical damage and diagnosed as asymptomatic apical periodontitis.
- The treatment involved two sessions using advanced techniques for cleaning and sealing the canal, and a two-year follow-up showed successful regression of the periradicular lesion and bone repair.
The current study aims to report a case of invasive cervical resorption in a maxillary left central incisor with a history of dental trauma. After thorough clinical and tomographic evaluations, cervical cavitation, an irregularity in the gingival contour and crown discoloration were observed. Furthermore, presence of an extensive and well-defined area of invasive cervical resorption with pulp communication was discovered.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe Importance of Cone-Beam Computed Tomography in Endodontic Treatment of a Mandibular Premolar With Atypical Anatomy: A Case Report.
Compend Contin Educ Dent
September 2022
The objective of this case study is to report the endodontic treatment of a mandibular premolar with a C-shaped root canal configuration based on the use of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) as a diagnostic aid and in treatment planning. A 14-year-old patient was referred for endodontic treatment of tooth No. 21.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe Use of Cone-Beam Computed Tomography in the Endodontic Treatment of a Maxillary Central Incisor With Two Roots: Case Report.
Compend Contin Educ Dent
January 2021
Article Synopsis
- Atypical anatomy in maxillary incisors, like a double-rooted structure, is rare and documented in only a few cases.
- Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is useful for identifying these anatomical variations and their 3D location.
- A 72-year-old patient with a fractured tooth underwent CBCT, revealing two roots, leading to successful endodontic treatment and a positive long-term prognosis.