title: Conservative management of grossly carious mandibular first molar with a hemisection approach: a case report.
abstract: The term hemisection refers to the removal or separation of a root-with its accompanying crown portion-from a 2-rooted tooth, such as a mandibular molar. A hemisection is considered a conservative treatment option for mandibular molars that would otherwise require extraction. A hemisection of an affected tooth helps to preserve the tooth structure and alveolar bone and is more economical than other treatment options. Therefore, hemisection may be a suitable alternative to extraction and implant therapy and should be discussed with patients during their consideration of treatment options. This case report describes a hemisection procedure in which the grossly carious distal half of an endodontically treated mandibular left first molar was removed.
authors.forename: Swati
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sharma
authors.forename: Rajendra Kumar
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Tewari
authors.forename: Surendra Kumar
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Mishra
authors.forename: Pankaj Prakash
authors.initials: PP
authors.lastname: Kharade
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible; D008963:Molar / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D011861:Radiography, Dental
keywords: furcation; hemisection; mandibular molar