Page 24 - The Beauty and Sorrow in Endodontics (Chapter 4 - Part 2)

Fig 47N

Attrition was evident on both upper and lower posterior
teeth. TMJ examination was within normal limits. An
occlusal appliance was recommended to prevent further

tooth damage.

Fig 47O
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6 months after 28 was extracted, the patient
returned complaining of occasional swelling
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around 27. A sinogram with gutta percha cone
through the opening of the sinus tract points to
# 27 as the culprit.

Fig 47P Fig 47Q

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3-years post-op (1-year after 28 # 27 extracted with bone graft at both
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extraction) – 27 crown fractured # 27 and 28 sites as preparation for
and clear cracks on the mesial future implant placement.
and distal observed.
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