Tratamiento de diente evaginado mediante técnica de apexificación: reporte de caso / Treatment of dens evaginatus by apexification technique: a case report

El diente evaginado (DE) es una anomalía del desa-rrollo que se define como un tubérculo o protube-rancia que se extiende desde la superficie oclusal del diente afectado. La fractura o desgaste de esta pro-longación, internamente compuesta por tejido pul-par, puede causar diversas enfermedades pulpares, como pulpitis, necrosis pulpar e incluso dar lugar a una periodontitis apical. En el presente caso clíni-co se muestra el tratamiento de DE en un segundo premolar superior izquierdo que presentaba como diagnóstico necrosis pulpar y absceso alveolar cró-nico. El tratamiento consistió en realizar la terapia endodóntica con técnica de apexificación empleando BiodentineTM (AU)

Dens evaginatus (DE) is a dental developmental defect defined as a tubercle or protuberance that extends from the occlusal surface of the affected tooth. Fracture or wear of this extension, internally composed of pulp tissue, can cause diverse pulp diseases, such as pulpitis, pulpal necrosis and it can even induce apical periodontitis.The following clinical case shows the treatment of DE in a maxillary left second premolar diagnosed with pulp necrosis and chronic alveolar abscess. The treatment of choice was endodontic therapy using BiodentineTM (AU)

El comportamiento epidemiológico de los tratamientos pulporradiculares en la Clínica Estomatológica de Gibara, 2016-2017 / Root canal therapy epidemiological behavior at the Stomatological Clinic of Gibara, 2016-2017

RESUMEN Introducción: la mayoría de las urgencias estomatológicas se deben a patologías pulpares y periapicales; la enfermedad más diseminada en los seres humanos. Objetivo: caracterizar el comportamiento epidemiológico del tratamiento pulporradicular en una clínica estomatológica. Métodos: se realizó un estudio transversal en 110 pacientes, en la Clínica Estomatológica Docente de Gibara, Holguín; desde septiembre de 2016 a marzo del 2017, en cuanto a: grupos de edades, sexo, grupo dentario afectado, sustancias irrigadoras del conducto utilizadas, condición pulpar y número de sesiones. Resultados: el tratamiento pulporradicular se presentó con mayor frecuencia en el grupo etario de 48 a 53 años, un 23,63%; con predominio del sexo femenino del 61,82%. El grupo dentario más afectado fue el de los incisivos con el 53,64%. La sustancia irrigadora más utilizada fue el metronidazol hasta un 47,27%; seguida por hipoclorito de sodio con el 39,09%; y la clorhexidina en un 13,64%. Predominó la pulpitis irreversible en un 75,46% sobre la necrosis pulpar con el 24,54%. La mayoría de los tratamientos se realizaron en varias sesiones con 104 casos, para el 94,55%. Conclusiones: el tratamiento pulporradicular se presentó con mayor frecuencia en los incisivos, en el sexo femenino, en el grupo de 48 a 53 años. La sustancia irrigadora más utilizada fue el metronidazol. Predominó la pulpitis irreversible y la mayoría de los tratamientos se realizaron en varias sesiones. Se sugiere fomentar las acciones de promoción y prevención de salud en la adolescencia, que les permita conservar la salud bucal.

ABSTRACT Introduction: most of stomatological emergencies are due to pulpal and periapical pathologies. They are the most widespread disease in humans. Objective: to characterize the epidemiological behavior of root octopus treatment in a stomatological clinic. Methods: a cross-sectional study was carried out in 110 patients in the Teaching Stomatological Clinic of Gibara, Holguín, Cuba from September 2016 to March 2017, regarding: age groups, sex, affected tooth group, irrigating substances of the duct used, pulpar condition and number of sessions. Results: root octopus treatment was frequent in the 48 to 53 age groups with a 23.63%, with a predominance of females up to 61.82%. The most affected dental group was that of the incisors, with 53.64%. The most used irrigating substance was metronidazole with 47.27%, followed by sodium hypochlorite 39.09% and chlorhexidine 13.64%. Predominantly irreversible pulpitis with 75.46% on pulpal necrosis, represented by 24.54% and most of the treatments were performed in several sessions with 104 cases for 94.55%. Conclusions: root octopus treatment was frequent in the groups of incisors, females, and ages from 48 to 53. The most used irrigating substance was metronidazole. Irreversible pulpitis predominated and the majority of treatments were performed in several sessions. Promotion and prevention are suggested as actions for adolescence groups, to preserve oral health.

Trauma induced calcification - an enigma

@#Pulp chamber is considered as a very important and integral part of the tooth. Pulp chamber undergoes different types of morphological and pathological alterations. Calcified canals are one amongst other pathological alterations. Calcified root canals have been a challenge to the diagnostician and the dental physician before diagnosis and after diagnosis respectively. It is considered that the impact of an irritant to the tooth, like trauma, caries, infection and age changes can precipitate calcification. Calcification makes a dentist to negotiate with his treatment planning and at times it can be a surprise element.

Management of cutaneous sinus of dental origin – A case report.

Cutaneous draining sinus tract of dental origin is often a diagnostic challenge, because of its uncommon occurrence and absence of dental symptoms. Several non-odontogenic disorders may produce a cutaneous sinus tract. Thus differential diagnosis of this clinical finding is of paramount importance. This article presents a case of facial lesions misdiagnosed as being of nonodontogenic origin. The correct diagnosis in this case was cutaneous sinus tract secondary to pulpal necrosis, suppurative apical periodontitis, and osteomyelitis. Facial sinus tract resolved after the patient received nonsurgical root canal therapy. As patients with cutaneous facial sinus tracts of dental origin often do not have obvious dental symptoms, possible dental etiology may be overlooked. Early correct diagnosis and treatment of these lesions can help prevent unnecessary and ineffective antibiotic therapy or surgical treatment.