title: The value of cone beam CT in assessing and managing a dilated odontome of a maxillary canine.
abstract: A case of an unusual anomaly in a maxillary canine is described. A deep enamel invagination resulted in pulpal necrosis, longstanding infection and development of an associated radicular cyst. Diagnostic X-ray imaging was invaluable in demonstrating the complex root anatomy of the dilated odontome. In particular, a cone beam CT scan helped in the formulation of an appropriate treatment plan. Clinical Relevance: Three-dimensional imaging using cone beam CT was valuable in this case to demonstrate the complicated anatomy of a rare dental anomaly, and to help plan treatment.
authors.forename: Aoibheann
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Wall
authors.forename: Suk
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ng
authors.forename: Serpil
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Djemal
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D054893:Cone-Beam Computed Tomography / Q000379:methods*; D003481:Cuspid / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003743:Dental Enamel / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003790:Dental Pulp Necrosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D008439:Maxillary Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010482:Periapical Abscess / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011842:Radicular Cyst / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D016300:Radiography, Bitewing / Q000379:methods; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging