Displacement of maxillary right second premolar caused by gutta percha filling in corresponding primary molar

Shuhei Naka, Kazuma Kokomoto, Jumpei Ohata, Rena Okawa, Ryota Nomura, Kazuhiko Nakano

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Abstract

Background: For pulp therapy in primary teeth, commonly performed in daily clinical practice, calcium hydroxide paste is widely used as a root canal filling material and typically resorbed by the permanent successor upon its emergence into the oral cavity. Case report: A 21-year-old female was referred to our clinic for detailed examination of a residual maxillary right primary second molar. After extracting that tooth, a material thought to be gutta percha was unexpectedly extirpated. Conclusion: We speculated that the material had prevented eruption of the permanent successor because of lack of resorption, leading to its displacement.

Original languageEnglish
JournalPediatric Dental Journal
DOIs
Publication statusAccepted/In press - Jan 1 2017
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Displacement
  • Gutta percha filling
  • Permanent premolar
  • Primary molar

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
  • Dentistry (miscellaneous)

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