OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to present a literature review and case series report of tooth abnormalities in congenital infiltrating lipomatosis of the face (CIL-F). METHODS Four typical cases of CIL-F are presented. Tooth abnormalities in CIL-F documented in the English literature are also reviewed. The clinical and radiological features of tooth abnormalities are summarized. RESULT...

OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to compare endodontically versus nonendodontically treated teeth with respect to clinical features, including patient age and gender and tooth types of vertical root fractures. STUDY DESIGN A total of 315 consecutive cases of vertical root fracture occurring in 274 Chinese patients during a 1 3-year period were reviewed. Age and gender, as well as tooth...

AIM To present a case where a traumatized, immature tooth still showed capacity for continued root development and apexogenesis after root canal treatment was initiated based on an inaccurate pulpal diagnosis. SUMMARY Traumatic dental injuries may result in endodontic complications. Treatment strategies for traumatized, immature teeth should aim at preserving pulp vitality to ensure further r...

AIM To compare the technical quality and long-term outcomes of root canal treatment by general practitioners of a Swedish Public Dental Service, before and after an endodontic education including Ni-Ti rotary technique (NiTiR). METHODOLOGY A random sample was compiled, comprising one root filled tooth from each of 830 patients, treated by 69 general practitioners participating in the educatio...

Tooth root perforation is an artificial communication between the oral environment and the supporting structures in the external root surfaces which may causes serious implications that can even lead to extraction, however if diagnosed early and with appropriate management of the perforation will lead to long term survival of the tooth. A PubMed search was carried out of which 121 results were ...

Complicated crown-root fractures are rare and often need complex treatment planning. This case report describes the management of an oblique crown-root fracture of maxillary right central incisor. Endodontic treatment of the tooth was performed and the tooth was provisionally restored. The tooth was then orthodontically extruded by 2 mm to raise the defect supraginigivally. Gingivectomy was per...

Odontoclastic root resorption is a significant clinical issue in relation to orthodontic tooth movement, and resorption of the roots of primary teeth is an intriguing biological phenomenon. The functional coordination of the OPG/RANKL/RANK system seems to contribute not only to alveolar remodeling, but also to resorption during orthodontic tooth movement and physiological root resorption. Serum...

Comprehensive knowledge about the variations of morphology and anatomy of the roots and root canal systems in permanent teeth is an important factor to reach successful outcome. The aim of this case report was to explain nonsurgical endodontic treatment and long term follow-up of a mandibular second premolar with unusual root and root canal morphology. 10-year-old girl was referred with a compl...

OBJECTIVE To test the hypothesis that the administration of aspirin, acetaminophen, meloxicam, celecoxib, and prednisolone have no effect on root resorption and tooth movement. MATERIALS AND METHODS A mesial force of 50 g was applied to the left maxillary first molars of sixty 10-week-old male Wistar rats using nickel titanium closed coil springs attached to the cervical area of the incisors....

OBJECTIVE To test the hypothesis that there is no difference in the effect of different continuous moderate to very heavy forces on root resorption or amount of tooth movement. MATERIALS AND METHODS In the study, 10, 25, 50 and 100 g mesial force were applied to the maxillary first molars of rat using nickel titanium closed-coil springs for 3 days, 14 days, and 28 days. The molars were extrac...