title: Diagnosis and conservative treatment of dens invaginatus type III using cone beam computed tomography: two case reports.
abstract: Dens invaginatus is a dental anomaly that may give rise to many complex anatomical forms. The complexity of the internal anatomy creates clinical challenges directly related to debridement, disinfection, and the subsequent sealing of the canal system. Additionally, conventional periapical radiographs provide limited information regarding the anatomical configuration. The use of cone beam computed tomography allows for 3-dimensional diagnosis and treatment planning, with the subsequent development of conservative approaches with predictable outcomes. The purpose of this paper was to present 2 cases of dens invaginatus type III, both diagnosed and treatment planned using cone beam computed tomography technology and approached conservatively to treat the necrotic spaces while maintaining the pulp's vitality.
authors: Department of Endodontics, University of Washington, Seattle, Wash., USA. cohenca@uw.edu
authors: Nestor
authors: N
authors: Cohenca
authors: Joel
authors: J
authors: Berg
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D054893:Cone-Beam Computed Tomography / Q000379:methods*; D003719:Dens in Dente / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D003782:Dental Pulp / Q000502:physiology; D003790:Dental Pulp Necrosis / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods; D007180:Incisor / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010485:Periapical Periodontitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D016300:Radiography, Bitewing / Q000379:methods; D012390:Root Canal Therapy / Q000379:methods*