A case of dens invaginatus associated with unusual crown morphology. (2nd April 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Murphy, Ian; Noar, Joseph; Feinberg, Lee W
• Is Part Of: Dental update. Volume 50:Number 4(2023)
• Page Start: 266
• Page End: 269
• Publication Date: 2023-04-02
• Subjects: Dentistry -- Periodicals; 617.6
• DOI: 10.12968/denu.2023.50.4.266
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0305-5000

Abstract

Abstract : Dens invaginatus occurs in varied forms with potential impact on the restorability, potential for pulpal infection of the tooth and difficulty in undertaking endodontic treatment of the tooth. Diagnosis of dens invaginatus and the particular type of dens invaginatus can be challenging. This article describes abnormality of crown morphology, a classification of dens invaginatus, and its pathology and illustrates the diagnosis and management of an unusual case of dens invaginatus in a maxillary left second permanent molar diagnosed with the help of CBCT. CPD/Clinical Relevance: Dens invaginatus is a common occurrence and therefore all dentists need to have an appreciation of it.