The value of cone beam CT in assessing and managing a dilated odontome of a maxillary canine

Dent Update. 2015 Mar;42(2):126-8. doi: 10.12968/denu.2015.42.2.126.

Abstract

A case of an unusual anomaly in a maxillary canine is described. A deep enamel invagination resulted in pulpal necrosis, longstanding infection and development of an associated radicular cyst. Diagnostic X-ray imaging was invaluable in demonstrating the complex root anatomy of the dilated odontome. In particular, a cone beam CT scan helped in the formulation of an appropriate treatment plan. Clinical Relevance: Three-dimensional imaging using cone beam CT was valuable in this case to demonstrate the complicated anatomy of a rare dental anomaly, and to help plan treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Cone-Beam Computed Tomography / methods*
  • Cuspid / abnormalities*
  • Cuspid / diagnostic imaging
  • Dental Enamel / abnormalities*
  • Dental Enamel / diagnostic imaging
  • Dental Pulp Necrosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Imaging, Three-Dimensional / methods
  • Male
  • Maxillary Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Periapical Abscess / diagnostic imaging
  • Radicular Cyst / diagnostic imaging
  • Radiography, Bitewing / methods
  • Tooth Root / abnormalities*
  • Tooth Root / diagnostic imaging