Oral Biol Res.  2024 Sep;48(3):100-108. 10.21851/obr.48.03.202409.100.

Treatment options for iatrogenic root perforation: report of three cases

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  • 1Postgraduate Student, Department of Conservative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
  • 2Assistant Professor, Department of Conservative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
  • 3Professor, Department of Conservative Dentistry, IHBR, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea

Abstract

Root perforation is defined as communication between the root canal and the external tooth surface, which may occur as a result of pathological or iatrogenic resorption during treatment. Iatrogenic root perforation can occur in various situations during dental treatment and may lead to treatment failure. This case report describes the management of root perforation that occurred during dental implant orthodontic micro-screw placement and surgical root canal treatment.

Keyword

Calcium silicate; Dental implant; Iatrogenic root perforation; Orthodontic micro-screw
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