title: An unusual dilacerated root of a second maxillary molar.
abstract: An unusual case of a second maxillary molar with a dilacerated root visible clinically is described. Apicectomy followed by retrograde amalgam filling was performed whereby gingival coverage and gingival seal was achieved.
authors.affiliation: Maxillofacial Unit, Queen Victoria Hospital, West Sussex.
authors.forename: W C
authors.initials: WC
authors.lastname: Ngeow
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001047:Apicoectomy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla; D008963:Molar / Q000002:abnormalities*; D012184:Retrograde Obturation; D014071:Tooth Abnormalities / Q000601:surgery; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery