Trauma induced calcification - an enigma

ABSTRACT

@#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.