Management of lateral incisor with palatal radicular groove.

Palatal radicular grooves are developmental anomalies of maxillary incisors, which contribute to localized periodontitis resulting in loss of anterior teeth. Palatal radicular grooves, when present, act as a site for plaque accumulation and periodontal infection. They are easily overlooked as etiologic factors, as these grooves are covered by periodontal tissues. The clinician has to be alert and check for variations in the anatomy of the tooth as a cause of pulp necrosis in the anterior segment of the tooth, when other causes are ruled out. Recognition of palatal radicular grooves is critical, especially because of its diagnostic complexity and the problems that may arise if it is not properly interpreted and treated. This case report describes the diagnosis and management of a maxillary lateral incisor with necrotic pulp and localized periodontal destruction, associated with a palatal radicular groove.

A study of distribution, prevalence and relationship of the localized periodontitis of first and second molar root fusion / 대한치주과학회지

The purpose of this study was to determine the distribution, prevalence and relationship of the localized periodontitis of root fusion in maxillary and mandibular molars. One hundred patients who had eight maxillary and mandibular molars(third molars excluded) were consecutively selected for the study subjects. The subjects provided a total of 800 molars, i.e., 400 maxillary and 400 mandibular molars. A decision about root fusion was made on the radiographic examination. Probing depth, plaque index, gingival index and mobility were measured. The results were as follows. 1. 15.9% of the molars had a fused root. 22% of the maxillary molars and 9.8% of the mandibular molars had a fused molars. 2. In maxillary molars, the results of probing depth, plaque index, gingival index, mobility are more higher in test group than in control group, and there was a significantly difference except plaque index of maxillary first molars group(p<0.01). 3. In mandibular molars, the results of probing depth, plaque index, gingival index, mobility are more higher in test group than in control group, and there was a significantly difference(p<0.01). As a result of this study, it can be concluded that, in management of molars with a root fusion, we should detect the molars through the precise radiographic examination, early periodontal treatment and systematic treatment plan should be chosen. And postoperative continuing supportive periodontal therapy is needed.

Early clinical evaluation of dental implants in patients with chronic localized periodontitis / 实用口腔医学杂志

Objective:To investigate the clinical results of implantation in patients with chronic localized periodontitis.Methods: 21 patients with chronic localized periodontitis who received 57 implants were studed.The patients were followed up for one year after implants loading.Results: There were 4 implantation failures.Another 53 implants had a good osseointegration.The success rate was 92.98%.The marginal bone resorption was about(0.77?0.32) mm after one year loading.Conclusion: The clinical outcome of dental implants in selected group of patients with well-controlled chronic localize periodontitis is satisfying.Further investigations and clinical trials is needed to determine the long-term survival of implants in patients with chronic localize periodontitis.