Healing of large periapical lesions following nonsurgical endodontic therapy: case reports

Quintessence Int. 1994 Feb;25(2):115-9.

Abstract

The cases of two patients with large cystlike periapical lesions are presented. The lesions formed as a result of trauma to the associated teeth. Following conservative nonsurgical endodontic treatment, there was complete resolution of the lesions. These results suggest that the largeness of a periapical lesion does not mandate its surgical removal and that even cystlike periapical lesions heal following conservative endodontic therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Incisor / injuries
  • Male
  • Maxilla
  • Periapical Abscess / etiology
  • Periapical Abscess / therapy*
  • Root Canal Therapy
  • Tooth Fractures / complications