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Riccardo Pace1, Valentina Giuliani, Gabriella Pagavino
1Department of Endodontics, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.
Introduction:
Oculo-facio-cardio-dental (OFCD) syndrome is an X-linked dominant trait. OFCD syndrome is characterized by congenital cataract with secondary glaucoma ocular defects; ventricular and atrial septal defects or mitral valve prolapses; facial traits such as a long narrow face, a high nasal bridge, a bifid nasal tip; and dental anomalies that include radiculomegaly, oligodontia, root dilacerations, malocclusion and delayed eruption. This clinical report describes the endodontic treatment for a 16-year-old girl who suffers from OFCD syndrome.
Methods:
The treatment plan included orthograde re-treatment of #9, #10 with apical plug technique and orthograde retreatment and root canal obturation with modified Thermafil (Dentsply Maillefer, Ballaigues, Switzerland) technique of #21, #22
Results:
The modified Thermafil technique makes it possible to reach the working length even in teeth with radiculomegaly.
Conclusions:
Prompt treatment of dental caries make it possible to maintain tooth function and prevent difficult root canal procedures with poor prognoses for success.
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