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Gaining access through a calcified pulp chamber: a clinical challenge

W C Ngeow¹, Y L Thong

¹Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

International Endodontic Journal

|November 21, 1998

Summary

Extensive pulp mineralization can obliterate the root canal system, complicating dental treatment. This case study details managing an obliterated pulp chamber in a teenage patient, discussing calcium hydroxide

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Area of Science:

Endodontics
Mineralization
Dental Pulp Biology

Background:

Dystrophic mineralization commonly affects dental pulp.
Extensive pulp mineralization can lead to complete obliteration of the root canal system.
Obliterated root canals present significant challenges for endodontic treatment.

Observation:

A teenage patient presented with a discharging sinus.
The patient's tooth exhibited an obliterated pulp chamber.
The obliterated pulp chamber was likely caused by induced mineralization.

Findings:

Successful endodontic management of a tooth with a completely obliterated pulp chamber was achieved.
The case highlights the challenges posed by severe pulp mineralization.

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The role of calcium hydroxide in inducing pulp mineralization and obliteration was discussed.

Implications:

This case demonstrates that endodontic treatment is feasible even in severely mineralized root canal systems.
Understanding mineralization processes is crucial for managing complex endodontic cases.
Further research into mineralization induction may inform treatment strategies for pulp obliteration.