A 16-year-old female presented with a labial fistula located between the central and lateral left maxillary incisors. The teeth had normal colour, responded positively to pulp testing, demonstrated negative percussion tests and had no evidence of periodontal pockets. The patient reported no history of trauma, but mentioned that she had received orthodontic treatment. Radiographic examination showed bone loss between these two teeth. Explorative surgery followed by antibiotic treatment was performed, but a fistula reappeared after 22 months. Surgical retreatment combined with antibiotic treatment resulted in gradual healing over a three-year period. No root canal treatment was performed. Aetiological considerations connected to tissue injury and inflammation are discussed. Inflammation induced disturbances in local homeostasis may possibly explain the lateral breakdown of bone. Such areas of reduced resistance may, under unfavourable conditions, be infected by blood-born pathogens. Information about such aberrant cases is important in endodontic decision making.
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