Facial cellulitis arising from dens evaginatus: a case report.
Dens evaginatus is a developmental anomaly that produces a tubercle on the occlusal surface of a tooth. It is found most frequently in the mandibular premolars. The occlusal tubercle easily causes occlusal interferences. Attrition or fracture of the tubercle can lead to pulpitis, pulp necrosis, periapical pathosis, and periapical infection. This case report illustrates the treatment of facial cellulitis arising from dens evaginatus with open apex. Calcium hydroxide was used for the apexification procedure. One year after canal obturation, radiography revealed no apical pathosis and the apical seal was evident.
Chen
Chun-Ming
CM
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Lee
Kun-Tsung
KT
Chuang
Fu-Hsiung
FH
Hong
Yi-Yuh
YY
Chen
Hsiu-Chuan
HC
Hsu
Kun-Rong
KR
Wu
Yi-Min
YM
Lee
Huey-Er
HE
D000328:Adult; D001641:Bicuspid / Q000002:abnormalities*; D002481:Cellulitis / Q000209:etiology*; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014071:Tooth Abnormalities / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy