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Pulp obliteration: a histological study

A Piattelli1, P Trisi

  • 1Oral Pathology, Department of Dentistry, University of Chieti, Italy.

Journal of Endodontics
|May 1, 1993
PubMed
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Generalized pulp obliteration, a rare condition often caused by trauma, affected all teeth in a 58-year-old female patient. Examination revealed complete pulp chamber and root canal obliteration by reparative dentin and calcified tissue.

Area of Science:

  • Dental Science
  • Endodontics
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Pulp obliteration is an infrequent dental condition, predominantly linked to traumatic injuries.
  • Generalized pulp obliteration affecting all teeth is exceptionally rare.

Observation:

  • A case study of a 58-year-old female patient presenting with generalized pulp obliteration across maxillary and mandibular teeth.
  • One extracted tooth, affected by caries, was analyzed using a cutting-grinding technique.

Findings:

  • The pulp chamber was completely obliterated, containing reparative dentin and a unique calcified tissue with concentric layers and no tubular pattern.
  • Root canals exhibited near-complete obliteration by amorphous calcified material.

Implications:

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  • This case highlights the potential for widespread pulp obliteration, even in the absence of overt trauma.
  • Understanding the histological characteristics of obliterated pulps is crucial for diagnosis and treatment planning in endodontics.