Calcified Canals – A Review

Thomas, Bernice; Chandak, Manoj; Patidar, Adityavardhan; Deosarkar, Bharat; Kothari, Harshit

doi:10.9790/0853-13543843

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“…Dental Operating Microscope provides excellent magnification which results in precise identification of canal orifice in case of any calcification thus preventing procedural errors. 6,7 This requires applying the law of root canal location, which states that pulp chamber always present in the centre of tooth at the level of CEJ, so the ideal location for access preparation is through incisal edge or nearer to that. The colour of pulp chamber which is darker than normal dentin also indicates the location of orifice.…”

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Management of calcified canal in the traumatised maxillary central incisor using magnification

Mittal¹,

Kumar²,

Parashar³

et al. 2021

JDS

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The primary objective of root canal treatment is complete cleaning and shaping of all root canals so that microorganism and debris are removed from the root canal that result in hermetic seal of root canal space. The endodontic treatment of every tooth poses some endodontic challenges which have to be carefully managed by proper clinical and radiographic evaluation before treatment. The teeth with partial or complete obliteration of pulp canal results in endodontic challenge due to difficulty in negotiation of canal orifice. It is always important to take necessary precautions while locating canal orifice to apex, otherwise it will result in iatrogenic errors including perforation and separation of instrument. This present case describes the successful location and management of calcified canal in maxillary central incisor with proper knowledge of internal anatomy, thorough radiographic assessment and canal orifice locating instrument such as c+ files under microscope.

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Management of calcified canal in the traumatised maxillary central incisor using magnification

Mittal¹,

Kumar²,

Parashar³

et al. 2021

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“…Negotiation is advised with fine instruments (8 or 10 K file), instruments with reduced flutes (Cnal Pathfinder, D finder) or instruments with greater shaft strength (Pathfinder CS). [ 13 ] Although the newer instruments available in the market improve the possibility of locating obliterated canals, the absence of anatomical landmarks greatly amplifies the difficulties. The process is quite time consuming, entailing lengthy and sometimes multiple appointments, and generally involves trial and error of the different options of instruments available.…”

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“…The present scenario for management of obliterated canals includes a variety of instruments such as Long shank (LN) bur, Meuller bur, debriders and orifice openers, ultrasonic tips, etc., all to be used under magnification. [ 13 ] All these additions to the traditional armamentarium for endodontic access opening improve the chances of finding and negotiating obliterated canals; however, the process may involve much more time and energy compared to a routine case.…”

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Guided endodontic therapy: Management of pulp canal obliteration in the maxillary central incisor

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This is a case report of the management of pulp canal obliteration of maxillary central incisor using guided endodontic therapy. Patient reported with discolored and proclined 11. Intraoral periapical (IOPA) Radiographs and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) showed periapical radiolucency. The canal was obliterated till the middle third and was patent in the apical 7 mm. Root canal treatment (RCT) was planned using guided endodontics. Information of CBCT and digital surface scan were integrated using Blue Sky Bio software. A transparent three-dimensional (3D) model of the tooth and stent, designed with a sleeve for insertion of bur, was 3D-printed using clear resin. After orientation was found satisfactory on the 3D model, access opening was initiated with the orientation of round bur through the stent. IOPAs were taken after preparation of every 3 mm. The canal was located in the apical third. Cleaning and shaping were performed, and RCT completed successfully. Guided endodontic therapy is useful in the management of calcifications in anterior teeth.

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“…Root canal obliteration is seen in 4-24% of teeth after traumatic injuries, with radiographic absence of the root canal, as it was filled with mineralized tissue [Thomas et al 2014]. One of the most important steps in endodontic instrumentation is the preparation of the access cavity.…”

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The Role of Cone Beam Computed Tomography in Dental Practice: An Endodontic Case Report

Monea

Kovacs

Suciu

et al. 2016

ESJ

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We aim to present a case of obliterated root canal which was successfully treated in our dental faculty using these new techniques. Teeth with calcified root canals referred for endodontic treatment pose pa rticular diagnostic and treatment challenges. Usually these are intact traumatized anterior teeth without symptoms except of slight discoloration, without apical radiolucency. The thorough knowledge of endodontic anatomy and the use of modern equipment as the cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and operating microscope are the basis for long term clinical and radiological success of these cases. The use of rotary endodontic instrumentation in conjunction with chelating agents as EDTA have been advocated for the endodontic instrumentation of narrow or obliterated root canals, where the apical dentin is usually more mineralized. CBCT images offered superior information in comparison to conventional radiographs but it must be taken into consideration only for difficult cases, due to higher radiation dose and costs.

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Calcified Canals – A Review

Cited by 8 publications

References 22 publications

Management of calcified canal in the traumatised maxillary central incisor using magnification

Management of calcified canal in the traumatised maxillary central incisor using magnification

Guided endodontic therapy: Management of pulp canal obliteration in the maxillary central incisor

The Role of Cone Beam Computed Tomography in Dental Practice: An Endodontic Case Report

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