Diagnóstico e tratamento da obliteração pulpar: Relato de Caso Clínico
Diagnóstico e tratamento da obliteração pulpar: Relato de Caso Clínico
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.931132501089
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Palavras-chave: calcificação fisiológica, endodontia, tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico
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Keywords: physiological calcification, endodontics, cone-beam computed tomography
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Abstract: Pulp calcification or obliteration refers to the deposition of mineralized tissue on the walls of the root canal, which can lead to reduction or obliteration of the pulp chamber, occurring due to a physiological (aging) or pathological process. To confirm the diagnosis and treatment, cone beam computed tomography of the element in question is essential, due to accuracy and better diagnostic precision. An alternative treatment for these cases is guided endodontics. Objective: To describe a clinical case of pulp obliteration of an upper premolar indicated for endodontic treatment for prosthetic purposes using the guided endodontics technique. A 71-year-old male patient sought care with a complaint of tooth fracture, asymptomatic. Initially indicated for endodontic treatment, the procedure was interrupted due to difficulty in locating the canals, and extraction and implantation were recommended. Unsatisfied, he sought a second opinion. Tooth 14 presented extensive coronal destruction and an unsuccessful access attempt. Cone-beam computed tomography confirmed calcifications in the canals. It was decided to create two endodontic guides based on tomography (DICOM) and intraoral scanning (STL), planned by a specialized center and printed in 3D. The guides were decontaminated and the 1.3 drill (Neodent) was used in an X-Smart Plus endodontic motor (Dentsply), with constant irrigation. Once located, the canals were prepared and obturated in a conventional manner. Result: Guided endodontics has proven to be a safe and effective technique, showing shorter working time and predictability, and the clinical case presented was considered a success. Conclusion: Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) has consolidated itself as an indispensable tool in the diagnosis and planning of endodontic treatment of cases of pulp obliteration.
- Johne Cleber dos Santos
- Ana Lívia Gomes Cornélio