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Case 37

Compromised treatment leads to compromised result

Fig 37A Fig 37B
Tooth 37 has an additional distolingual A file was intentionally separated and
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(DL) root with probing depths >10mm left in 37 DL root as a mark for future
and a radiolucent lesion surrounding all root amputation during periodontal
roots and the furcation area. The distal surgery.

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probing depth for tooth 38 was 7mm.

Fig 37C Fig 37D

Root canal treatment was completed on Post-obturation off-angle radiograph –

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tooth 37 and open flap surgery was Coronal seal at the DL canal orifice
recommended to be completed at least completed.
6 weeks post-obturation.

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