title: Furcation lesion in a mandibular canine.
abstract: Morphological changes can complicate dental treatment. This report presents a rare case of a furcation lesion in a mandibular canine with two roots. A 39-year-old man in general good health sought dental care for severe pain in his maxillary anterior teeth. The clinical examination showed localized swelling in the vestibular mucosa close to the mandibular left canine. Radiographic examination revealed two distinct roots and vertical bone resorption in the canine's mesial surface. Periodontal evaluation led to a diagnosis of periodontal abscess associated with furcation lesion. Despite the occurrence in an atypical location, the site of periodontal furcation received conventional therapy for initial decontamination, including tissue debridement and a combination of polyvinylpyrrolidone irrigation and antibiotics. To improve access, the decontamination was completed with surgical techniques and scaling and root planing. Early diagnosis of this rare morphological change helped to determine appropriate, timely treatment planning and optimal patient recovery.
authors: Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri Valleys, Diamantina, MG, Brazil.
authors: Dimitri Ribas
authors: DR
authors: Fonseca
authors: Larryson Goncalves
authors: LG
authors: Sena
authors: Maria Helena
authors: MH
authors: Santos
authors: Patricia Furtado
authors: PF
authors: Goncalves
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000175:diagnosis; D003481:Cuspid / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000473:pathology*; D003646:Debridement; D003751:Dental Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis; D012534:Dental Scaling; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D017823:Furcation Defects / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D010508:Periodontal Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis; D016745:Root Planing; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000473:pathology