Garrè's osteomyelitis managed by root canal treatment of a mandibular second molar: incorporation of computed tomography with 3D reconstruction in the diagnosis and monitoring of the disease.
OBJECTIVE
To report the healing of Garrè's osteomyelitis involving a mandibular second molar following root canal treatment.


CONCLUSIONS
To describe the endodontic management of Garrè's osteomyelitis involving a mandibular second molar. In this case, computed tomography (CT) was used to evaluate the status of the periapical lesion. Five years after root canal treatment, the tooth and supporting tissues appeared healthy both clinically and radiographically and were functioning well.


CONCLUSIONS
Garrè's osteomyelitis of an adult can be managed by root canal treatment. Computed tomography could be used for diagnosis and treatment planning in endodontics.
Ebihara
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Pulp Biology and Endodontics, Department of Restorative Sciences, Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan. a.ebihara.endo@tmd.ac.jp
Yoshioka
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Suda
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D008963:Molar / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D010483:Periapical Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D012390:Root Canal Therapy; D036542:Tomography, Spiral Computed