Current Management of Dens Evaginatus Teeth based on Pulpal Diagnosis

Dens evaginatus (DE) is a dental anomaly with a supernumerary tubercle projection that typically contains dentin and pulp tissue. However, the tubercle projection can fracture, exposing the dentin and potentially the dental pulp, which induces pulpal diseases. Managing DE should be primarily based on the clinical diagnosis of the pulp. The prophylactic management of the tubercle of DE teeth with a normal pulp should be performed as early as possible by the prep-and-fill technique or the reinforcement technique to preserve tooth vitality and continued root development, with the former reported to be superior compared with the latter.

Source: Journal of Endodontics - July 25, 2023 Category: Dentistry Authors: Kittipun Lerdrungroj, Danuchit Banomyong, Kamolthip Songtrakul, Patcharin Porkaew, Siriruk Nakornchai Tags: Review Article Source Type: research