ArticleBMC oral health2025
Type IIIb dens invaginatus in a maxillary second molar and its microscopic anatomical features: a case report.
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backgroundDens invaginatus (DI) is a developmental anomaly that most commonly affects maxillary lateral incisors, typically presenting as Oehlers type I or II. Its occurrence in molars is extremely rare. This case presents a type IIIb DI in a maxillary second molar, analyzed post-extraction using micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) and hematoxylin-eosin (H&E) staining. CASE PRESENTATION: A 22-year-old female presented with persistent gingival swelling and a sinus tract near tooth 16 despite prior root canal therapy. A cone-beam computed tomography scan identified a type IIIb DI in tooth 17 with extensive periapical pathology extending to tooth 16. Tooth 17 was extracted due to a poor prognosis. Subsequent micro-CT imaging identified a concealed orifice of the invagination connecting to both the oral cavity and the apical. H&E staining revealed detailed developmental anomalies. The three-month follow-up revealed favorable clinical and radiographic outcomes.
conclusionsMicro-CT and histopathological analysis of the extracted DI-affected molar provided clear insights into its complex anatomy and developmental anomalies, potentially aiding more precise clinical assessment and evidence-based therapeutic decision-making in future cases.
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