Diagnostic radiographic findings and symptom-free teeth

J Endod. 1994 Feb;20(2):100-2. doi: 10.1016/S0099-2399(06)81192-1.

Abstract

The determination of whether a symptom-free tooth has pulpal and periapical disease relies heavily on radiographic findings and pulp tests. A case of a symptom-free upper left first molar is presented. The radiographic evidence of pathological changes associated with the endo-antral syndrome coupled with diffuse pulpal calcifications facilitated the diagnosis of chronic pulpal periapical disease. Non-surgical root canal therapy resulted in periapical healing as shown on a follow-up radiograph.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Dental Pulp Necrosis / complications
  • Dental Pulp Necrosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Maxillary Sinusitis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Maxillary Sinusitis / etiology*
  • Periapical Diseases / complications*
  • Periapical Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Radiography
  • Root Canal Therapy
  • Syndrome