2014
DOI: 10.1155/2014/503478
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A Fused Maxillary Central Incisor and Its Multidisciplinary Treatment: An 18-Year Follow-Up

Abstract: Fused teeth may cause aesthetic, spacing, periodontal, eruption, and caries problems. The present case report describes a 7-year-old boy patient with a chief complaint of unerupted maxillary incisor. Radiographic examination indicated a fused tooth which had two fused roots but two independent root canals. A complex management of a fused tooth is really difficult to standardize. In this case an orthodontic, endodontic, and surgical treatment (intentional replantation) allowed the tooth to be retained until 18 … Show more

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“…Simultaneous endodontic treatment of the fused and supernumerary teeth was also performed according to Oelgiesser et al 33 . and Brunet‐Llobet et al 31 . due to the presence of a pulpal communication path between the two root canals.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 93%
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“…Simultaneous endodontic treatment of the fused and supernumerary teeth was also performed according to Oelgiesser et al 33 . and Brunet‐Llobet et al 31 . due to the presence of a pulpal communication path between the two root canals.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 93%
“…Here are some of the interdisciplinary treatment methods that have been proposed; Orthodontic treatment can be used to correct the alignment of fused teeth and improve the patient's bite. This treatment may involve the use of braces, aligners, or other orthodontic appliances 24,31 . EEndodontic treatment may be necessary if the pulp of the fused teeth is damaged or infected.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…3D imaging with CBCT for accurate diagnosis and interdisciplinary treatment planning for correction of esthetics and function is needed for successful management of malformed teeth. 23 ]…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%