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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)
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Humans , Male , Adult , Root Canal Filling Materials , Root Canal Therapy/methods , Dental Pulp Necrosis/therapy , Dens in Dente/pathology , Argentina , Schools, DentalABSTRACT
INTRODUCCIÓN: El tratamiento tradicional del menisco discoide sintomático inestable ha sido la meniscectomía total o subtotal. Sin embargo, estudios a largo plazo demuestran que los resultados son pobres. El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar los resultados clínicos y supervivencia de la remodelación artroscópica combinada con la reparación periférica para el tratamiento del menisco discoide sintomático en niños. MÉTODOS: Se analizaron todos los pacientes≤18 años con menisco discoide y una lesión periférica tratados entre enero 2012 y enero 2018. Las reparaciones se llevaron a cabo con una combinación de técnicas de dentro-fuera y fuera-dentro según lo dictado por la configuración de la lesión. Los resultados clínicos se evaluaron utilizando las escalas de Ikeuchi, Pedi-IKDC y Lysholm. El análisis de supervivencia se realizó con el método de Kaplan-Meier. RESULTADOS: En el período evaluado se trataron 18 pacientes (18 rodillas). El promedio de edad al momento de la cirugía fue 11,1±3,8 años. El promedio de seguimiento fue 40,4±21,2 meses. Se utilizó un promedio de 3,4±1 suturas (rango, 2-6). Dieciséis pacientes pudieron ser evaluados funcionalmente (2 pérdidas de seguimiento). Cuatro pacientes presentaron síntomas mecánicos. Uno fue tratado de manera conservadora con fisioterapia que alivió los síntomas y 3 (18,8%) requirieron una nueva cirugía (meniscectomía subtotal). De acuerdo a la escala de Ikeuchi, 12 (75%) tuvieron resultados excelentes, uno (6,2%) bueno y 3 (18,8%) malos (falla de la reparación). Las puntuaciones promedio Pedi-IKDC y Lysholm fueron 98,3±2 y 98,7±2,9 respectivamente al último seguimiento. Las probabilidades generales de supervivencia de Kaplan-Meier después de la reparación fueron del 93,7% a un año y del 85,9% a los 2 años. CONCLUSIONES: Los resultados a mediano plazo de la saucerización asociada a la reparación periférica son alentadores en niños y adolescentes con menisco discoide inestable sintomático
INTRODUCTION: The traditional treatment of unstable symptomatic discoid meniscus has been total or subtotal meniscectomy. However, long-term studies show that the results are poor. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcomes and survival of arthroscopic saucerization combined with peripheral repair for the treatment of symptomatic discoid meniscus in children. METHODS: Patients≤18 years with discoid meniscus and a peripheral lesion treated between January 2012 and January 2018 were analyzed. Clinical results were evaluated using the Ikeuchi, Pedi-IKDC and Lysholm scales. The survival analysis was performed with the Kaplan-Meier method. RESULTS: Eighteen patients (18 knees) were treated in the evaluated period. The average age at the time of surgery was 11.1±3.8 years. The average follow-up was 40.4±21.2 months. An average of 3.4±1 meniscal sutures (range, 2 to 6) was used. Repairs were carried out with a combination of inside-out and outside-inside techniques as dictated by the configuration of the injury. Sixteen patients could be evaluated functionally (2 lost of follow-up). Four patients presented mechanical symptoms. One was treated conservatively with physical therapy and 3 (18.8%) required further surgical treatment (subtotal meniscectomy). According to the Ikeuchi scale 12 (75%) had excellent results, one (6.2%) good and 3 (18.8%) poor (repair failure). The average Pedi-IKDC and Lysholm scores were 98.3±2 and 98.7±2.9 respectively at the last follow-up. The overall Kaplan-Meier survival probabilities after repair were 93.7% at one year, and 85.9% at 2 years. CONCLUSIONS: Mid-term outcomes of saucerization in conjunction with meniscal repair are encouraging for children with a symptomatic unstable discoid meniscus
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Humans , Male , Female , Child, Preschool , Child , Adolescent , Joint Diseases/surgery , Meniscectomy/methods , Menisci, Tibial/surgery , Retrospective Studies , Survival Analysis , Menisci, Tibial/physiopathology , Arthroscopy , Physical Therapy ModalitiesABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION: The traditional treatment of unstable symptomatic discoid meniscus has been total or subtotal meniscectomy. However, long-term studies show that the results are poor. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcomes and survival of arthroscopic saucerization combined with peripheral repair for the treatment of symptomatic discoid meniscus in children. METHODS: Patients≤18 years with discoid meniscus and a peripheral lesion treated between January 2012 and January 2018 were analyzed. Clinical results were evaluated using the Ikeuchi, Pedi-IKDC and Lysholm scales. The survival analysis was performed with the Kaplan-Meier method. RESULTS: Eighteen patients (18 knees) were treated in the evaluated period. The average age at the time of surgery was 11.1±3.8 years. The average follow-up was 40.4±21.2 months. An average of 3.4±1 meniscal sutures (range, 2 to 6) was used. Repairs were carried out with a combination of inside-out and outside-inside techniques as dictated by the configuration of the injury. Sixteen patients could be evaluated functionally (2 lost of follow-up). Four patients presented mechanical symptoms. One was treated conservatively with physical therapy and 3 (18.8%) required further surgical treatment (subtotal meniscectomy). According to the Ikeuchi scale 12 (75%) had excellent results, one (6.2%) good and 3 (18.8%) poor (repair failure). The average Pedi-IKDC and Lysholm scores were 98.3±2 and 98.7±2.9 respectively at the last follow-up. The overall Kaplan-Meier survival probabilities after repair were 93.7% at one year, and 85.9% at 2 years. CONCLUSIONS: Mid-term outcomes of saucerization in conjunction with meniscal repair are encouraging for children with a symptomatic unstable discoid meniscus.
