CASE REPORT
Endodontic Management of Hypercementosis in Conjunction with Asymptomatic Apical Periodontitis: A Case Report
Gabriela E. Idrovo-Heredia1, *
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2019Volume: 13
First Page: 296
Last Page: 300
Publisher ID: TODENTJ-13-296
DOI: 10.2174/1874210601913010296
Article History:
Received Date: 21/11/2018Revision Received Date: 04/07/2019
Acceptance Date: 14/08/2019
Electronic publication date: 30/08/2019
Collection year: 2019

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Abstract
Introduction:
Hypercementosis is characterized by an excessive deposit of dental cementum. While it is considered a benign pathology, it can sometimes be associated with a chronic pulpal or periapical infection. Furthermore, its management is complex, because establishing an accurate apical limit for a root canal procedure is not always possible.
Methods:
When a periapical lesion is present, a conservative, surgical approach to remove the inflammatory tissue from the periapical lesion can be considered as a treatment option.
Conclusion:
This paper reports on the management of a tooth with hypercementosis accompanied by an asymptomatic apical periodontitis affecting a left mandibular second molar.