Page 16 - The Beauty and Sorrow in Endodontics (Chapter 4 - Part 2)

Fig 46N Fig 46O
The palatal canal was re-entered for Palatal canal was re-obturated and a
cleaning, shaping and obturation since fracture was suspected due to the
the last obturation was not ideal; still appearance on the radiograph.

no cracks were visible.

Fig 46P

The patient and referring dentist were notified of the
palatal root fracture. The patient reported no more
pain, therefore, after discussion with the referring

dentist, the temporary crown was recemented and the
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patient will have tooth 16 extracted and prepared for
implant placement once it becomes symptomatic again.

Fig 46Q Fig 46R

1-year post-op – The referring Vertical root fracture of the palatal root.
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dentist reported tooth 16 has
been extracted and a palatal
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vertical root fracture was present.