Endoscopic management of a lateral root lesion. A case report

Minerva Stomatol. 2008 Nov-Dec;57(11-12):587-95.
[Article in English, Italian]

Abstract

The aim of this study was to obtain periradicular tissue healing of a lateral root lesion using a microsurgical technique. The case report concerns a 52-year-old female patient, in general good health (ASA1), presented with the left maxillary canine (2.3) exhibiting acute, specific symptoms. A radiographic examination revealed the presence of a circumscribed radiolucent lesion associated with the mesial mid-root area of the 2.3 and the distal mid-root area of 2.2, both endodontically treated. Using an endoscope as a magnification device a surgical inspection of the middle-third of the root of 2.2 and 2.3 was made. A pathway between the periodontium and root-canal system was detected with an endodontic file on the middle-third of 2.3 root wall. A root-lateral cavity was prepared using retro-tips. An EBA cement was used as the root-end filling material. Following clinical and radiographic assessment at 36 months post-surgery, the case was classified as successful. This case report showed the utility of using an endoscope and micro-surgical instruments for diagnosis and surgical treatment of micro-anatomical root structures.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Alveolar Bone Loss / etiology
  • Alveolar Bone Loss / surgery
  • Dental Fistula / etiology
  • Dental Fistula / surgery
  • Dental Pulp Cavity / surgery*
  • Endoscopes
  • Endoscopy / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Microsurgery / instrumentation
  • Microsurgery / methods*
  • Middle Aged
  • Post and Core Technique / adverse effects
  • Root Canal Preparation / methods*
  • Root Canal Therapy / methods*
  • Surgical Flaps
  • Tooth Root / injuries
  • Tooth Root / surgery*