Static Guided Endodontic Approach for Pulp Canal Obliteration: A Case Report

Area of Science:

• Endodontics
• Dental Traumatology
• Biomaterials

Background:

• Traumatic dental injuries, particularly luxation injuries, can lead to significant complications in permanent dentition.
• Tertiary dentin apposition following trauma can result in pulp canal obliteration, complicating endodontic access.

Observation:

• Pulp canal obliteration presents a clinical challenge for endodontic treatment due to the calcification and closure of the pulp space.
• A case of pulp canal obliteration secondary to a luxation injury from a vehicular accident is presented.

Findings:

• Static guided endodontic therapy, utilizing a digitally designed stent, provides a precise and straight path to the target pulp chamber.
• Successful treatment of pulp canal obliteration was achieved using the static guided endodontic approach, enabling minimal direct access.

Implications:

• Static guided endodontics represents a viable and effective treatment strategy for managing complex endodontic cases with pulp canal obliteration.
• This technique offers improved predictability and reduced invasiveness in accessing calcified pulp spaces, enhancing clinical outcomes.