Diagnostic radiographic findings and symptom-free teeth.
The determination of whether a symptom-free tooth has pulpal and periapical disease relies heavily on radiographic findings and pulp tests. A case of a symptom-free upper left first molar is presented. The radiographic evidence of pathological changes associated with the endo-antral syndrome coupled with diffuse pulpal calcifications facilitated the diagnosis of chronic pulpal periapical disease. Non-surgical root canal therapy resulted in periapical healing as shown on a follow-up radiograph.
Selden
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Department of Endodontology, Temple University School of Dentistry, Philadelphia, PA.
D000328:Adult; D003790:Dental Pulp Necrosis / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015523:Maxillary Sinusitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology*; D010483:Periapical Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011859:Radiography; D012390:Root Canal Therapy; D013577:Syndrome