Enamel pearl diagnosed by cone beam computed tomography: A clinical case report

This article presents a clinical case report in which enamel pearl was detected through cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). In this study, a patient was referred to undergo a CBCT of the left maxillary molar region, due to the patient's pain symptoms in this region. The CBCT showed the existence of an enamel pearl in tooth 27. A precise diagnosis made it possible for the patient to begin the preventive treatment against periodontal disease in tooth 27.

Source: Indian Journal of Dental Research - August 20, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Beatriz De Carvalho Silva Rocha Johne Andrade Claudia Scigliano Valerio Fl & #225;vio Ricardo Manzi Source Type: research