Interdisciplinary Approach to Treat Unusual Development of Dens Evaginatus: A Case Report

J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2020;44(2):112-115. doi: 10.17796/1053-4625-44.2.8.

Abstract

The present case report describes a rare case of dens evaginatus on the labial surface of mandibular incisor and interdisciplinary management including endodontic and periodontal treatment. A 10-year-old girl presented unusual whitish tubercle-like structure penetrated through the buccal gingiva of mandibular later incisor. In cone-beam computed tomographic view, pulpal tissue was extended from the principal root to the tubercle. Following full thickness flap reflection, the tubercle was carefully removed, resulting in dentin and pin-point pulp exposure. In order to prevent pulp necrosis and facilitate periodontal attachment to this area, Biodentine and enamel matrix derivative were applied. Gingival defect was compensated using a collagen matrix. Up to 2 years, harmonious gingiva state and no loss of tooth vitality were observed. In summary, dens evaginatus on mandibular later incisor could be successfully treated by means of interdisciplinary approach.

Keywords: Biodentine; Dens evaginatus; Enamel matrix derivative; Three-dimensional collagen matrix.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Cone-Beam Computed Tomography
  • Dental Enamel
  • Dental Pulp Necrosis*
  • Dentin
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Incisor*