title: Treatment of stripping perforations.
abstract: Strippings are problems that are frequent on thin and concave roots. Treatment and prognosis differ from that of a lateral root perforation because of the size, oval shape, and thin edges of the striping. We propose a two-step technique: an endodontic phase in which the root canal system is sealed with gutta-percha overflowing through the stripping perforation and a surgical second step that will allow elimination of this excess.
authors.affiliation: Department of Endodontics, School of Dental Medicine, St. Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon.
authors.forename: C R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Allam
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D003786:Dental Pulp Cavity / Q000293:injuries; D005260:Female; D017823:Furcation Defects / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible; D008963:Molar; D012389:Root Canal Obturation / Q000379:methods*; D018915:Root Canal Preparation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*