Endodontic management of pulp canal obliteration: A case report of two cases

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Case Report

Author Details : Nishant Sinha, Ashish Kamboj*, S S Chopra, Ashok Rathod, Pritam Mohanty, Prateek Mathur

Volume : 8, Issue : 1, Year : 2022

Article Page : 13-15

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijmi.2022.004

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Abstract

Pulp canal obliteration (PCO) is defined as a deposition of hard tissue within the root canal space and a yellow discoloration of clinical crown. These tissues can eventually produce the radiographic appearance of a root canal space that has become partial or completely calcified. These teeth provide an endodontic treatment challenge. The critical management decision being whether to treat these teeth endodontically immediately upon detection of the pulpal obliteration or to wait until symptoms or signs of pulp or periapical disease occur. Success in root canal treatment is based on proper debridement, disinfection and obturation of the root canal system. However, this procedure may be difficult or even impossible to achieve if the pulpal space is calcified. The endodontic treatment performed under these circumstances pose the risk of root perforation, a complication that seriously affects the long-term prognosis of tooth. The present article discusses a series of cases of endodontic treatment in teeth with partially or completely PCO and methods for the clinical management of these cases using contemporary endodontic techniques.

Keywords: Dental trauma, Discolouration, Pulp canal obliteration, Root canal treatment

How to cite : Sinha N, Kamboj A, Chopra S S, Rathod A, Mohanty P, Mathur P, Endodontic management of pulp canal obliteration: A case report of two cases. IP Int J Maxillofac Imaging 2022;8(1):13-15

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