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ArticleIranian endodontic journal2025

Nonsurgical Endodontic Treatment of Type IIIa Dens Invaginatus in an Immature Maxillary Central Incisor: A Case Report.

Fatemeh Rezaei, Mahta Fazlyab

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Article in Iranian endodontic journal, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

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7 citing papers in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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2 authors.

Fatemeh RezaeiDepartment of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University.
Mahta FazlyabDepartment of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Dens invaginatus is a developmental anomaly resulting from the infolding of enamel and dentin into the dental pulp. Oehlers' Type IIIa dens invaginatus poses significant challenges due to its intricate anatomy and frequent association with immature teeth. This case report outlines the nonsurgical management of a nonvital immature maxillary central incisor with Type IIIa dens invaginatus, presenting with a chronic apical abscess and a history of trauma to the associated primary incisor. Treatment involved thorough chemomechanical debridement followed by bio-obturation using calcium-enriched mixture cement. Regular follow-ups revealed complete resolution of the periapical lesion. This case underscores the importance of precise diagnosis, individualized treatment planning, and the application of advanced biomaterials in addressing complex presentations of dens invaginatus. The successful outcome emphasizes the efficacy of nonsurgical techniques in preserving immature teeth while restoring function and aesthetics.

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ApexificationCalcium-enriched Mixture CementCone-beam Computed TomographyDens Invaginatus; Immature ToothNonsurgical Endodontic Treatment

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PMID39935862
PMCPMC11808325

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