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M bone loss has been advancing over the years. The patient
refused again due to her dental anxiety.
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Note Best way to assess bone loss is still through a bitewing radiograph
2 For other dens evaginatus examples, see “Cases 25, 71”
3 The patient was given the option for traditional obturation vs. MTA apical
plug due to the opened apex to stimulate tissue growth around the apex. The
patient was aware the application of a MTA apical plug is more costly and time
consuming. She chose to proceed with traditional obturation. For examples of
MTA apical plug, see “Cases 43, 63, 76, 77”
4 Usually the master cone would be cut back to 0.5~1mm from WL, but in this
case, due to the canals joining at the opened apex, the cones were cut back 2mm
from WL to avoid extruding the GP out the apex during downpack.
5 To understand the Schilderian Vertical Compaction technique, see “Warm
vertical compaction technique” and “Summary of Schilderian Techniques”.
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