title: Combined endodontic-periodontic treatment of a palatal groove: a case report.
abstract: The palatal groove is a developmental anomaly that predisposes the tooth involved to a severe periodontal defect. When further complicated by pulp necrosis, these grooves often present a diagnostic and treatment planning challenge that requires an interdisciplinary treatment approach. This case report describes the successful collaborative management of a maxillary lateral incisor with an extensive palatal groove using a combination of nonsurgical endodontic therapy, odontoplasty, and periodontal regenerative techniques.
authors.affiliation: Department of Endodontics, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA.
authors.forename: Scott A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Schwartz
authors.forename: Michael A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Koch
authors.forename: David E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Deas
authors.forename: Charles A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Powell
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy / Q000379:methods; D003786:Dental Pulp Cavity / Q000002:abnormalities*; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000002:abnormalities*; D008297:Male; D010514:Periodontal Pocket / Q000601:surgery*; D012390:Root Canal Therapy / Q000379:methods*