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The palato-gingival groove. A cause of failure in root canal treatment
M S Cecília1, V S Lara, I G de Moraes
1University of São Paulo, Brazil.
Abstract:
The authors describe a clinical case of a palato-gingival groove on a maxillary central incisor with associated localized periodontal disease and pulp necrosis. The general clinician's initial diagnosis was incorrect; this led to incomplete treatment and subsequent loss of the tooth. Recognition of the palato-gingival groove is critical, especially because of its diagnostic complexity and the problems that may arise if it is not properly interpreted and treated.