Management of an anomalous maxillary lateral incisor fused with a supernumerary tooth and a coronal dens invaginatus

Management of an anomalous maxillary lateral incisor fused with a supernumerary tooth and a coronal dens invaginatus

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An abnormal union of two or more tooth germs in the development process results in fusion of teeth.Such clinical situations present a diagnostic dilemma and a challenge in treatment planning.This article reports the endodontic and esthetic management of an atypical Patio Heater permanent maxillary lateral incisor fused with a supernumerary tooth and a coronal dens invaginatus.

A 22-year-old female reported an abnormally large and discolored permanent maxillary left lateral incisor (#22).Cone-beam computed tomographic evaluation revealed a complex, labiolingually thin ribbon-shaped canal system in the central portion interconnected with two other canals along with a coronal dens invaginatus.A 2-year follow-up demonstrated satisfactory clinical and radiographic outcomes after Belt Clamp the endodontic therapy and a veneer placement on the concerned tooth.