Modified endodontics for lengthy canals.
A review of the dental literature concerning lengths of maxillary cuspids and reports of cuspid gigantism are presented. Endodontic therapy in these cases requires variations and modifications in conventional therapy for successful treatment. A case report is presented which illustrates some of these treatment modifications.
Vargo
J W
JW
School of Dentistry, Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, VA 23298.
Hartwell
G R
GR
D003481:Cuspid / Q000002:abnormalities*; D003786:Dental Pulp Cavity / Q000002:abnormalities*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla; D008875:Middle Aged; D009811:Odontometry; D012390:Root Canal Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000002:abnormalities*