Fig. 1

Pre-op x-ray and CBCT section

 

Fig. 2

Intra-op x-ray from the previous treatment

 

Fig. 3

Pre-op CBCT . In the sagittal views we can clearly see part of the root separate form the coronal part of the root

 

Fig. 4

Pre-op CBCT . In the coronal views it’s appreciable the distance between the apical two-thirds and the coronal one-third of the root

 

 

Fig. 5

Pre-op CBCT. Particular of the axial views

 

Fig. 6

TRIUM CBCT- Acteon

 

Fig. 7

A correct access cavity improves the pulpal floor visibility

Fig. 8

Copious blood flow out of the mesio-buccal orifice

 

Fig. 9

After cleaning and shaping, we obtained a perfect control of bleeding. The picture shows the resorbable barrier beyond the apex, that will allow us to have a good apical control during the MTA apical plug .

 

Fig. 10

Map-One - Produits Dentaires SA

 

Fig. 11

MTA - Produits Dentaires SA

 

Fig. 12

MTA is extruded in the canal with MAP-ONE and well adapted with a micro brush .

 

Fig. 13

MTA apical plug and working length

 

Fig. 14

Post-op x-rays clearly show the apical plug and the complex endodontic anatomy: an strong apical curvature in the mesio -lingual canal and an apical delta in the distal canal

 

Fig. 15

Post-op CBCT. We decided to execute a CBCT in order to control the overfilling in the distal root , because in the 2D post-op x-rays the cement was close to the mandibular nerve.

The 3D exam confirms that the cement doesn’t invade the mandibular canal and the correct position of the MTA apical plug .

 

Fig. 16

The final x-rays evidence the endodontic anatomy, the root fragment and the MTA apical plug 

Conclusions

An accurate examination of the x-rays and of the CBCT can help the clinician to do a proper diagnosis in complex cases.

After understanding the problem, the sequence to be followed during the therapy is clear. The choice of MAP system has been useful to position MTA in a predictable, precise and correct fashion.

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