Delayed Partial Pulpotomy in a Midroot and Complicated Crown-root-fractured Permanent Incisor with Hyperplastic Pulpitis: A Case Report
Articles > Article · 2010
Authors: Mehmet Kemal ÇALIŞKAN, Senem SAVRANOGLU
JOURNAL OF ENDODONTICS, Journal Indexed in SCI Expanded, International, 2010, vol 36, pp 1250-1253
DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2010.03.036
Summary
Introduction: The occurrence of multiple injuries of the same tooth is extremely rare. This case report describes the treatment in a midroot and complicated crown-root fractured permanent incisor that remained untreated for 4 years after the accident. Methods: The tooth was treated by delayed partial pulpotomy using calcium hydroxide. Results: At the 3-year follow-up after treatment, the tooth was still vital and functional without any clinical and radiographic signs and symptoms. Conclusions: A young permanent tooth with hyperplastic pulpitis caused by trauma has a great inherent defensive capacity to heal after delayed partial pulpotomy despite adverse conditions. (J Endod 2010;36:1250-1253)