2020, Volume 13, Issue 4, pp 629 – 634

A Multidisciplinary Approach of an Endo-Perio Lesion in a Severely Compromised Tooth: An 18-Year Follow-up Case Report

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* Corresponding Author: Dr. Silie Arboleda, DDS, Periodontist, Assistant Professor, School of Dentistry, Universidad El Bosque, Bogotá, Colombia.Av. Cra. 9 #131A–02 E-mail: siliesoad@gmail.com

Abstract

This case report describes the diagnosis, multidisciplinary treatment, and long-term follow-up of a severely compromised tooth in a patient who was referred for assessing a gingival recession. Clinical evaluation of the left maxillary canine showed 12 mm of mid-buccal gingival recession, probing depth of 14 mm on the mesial-buccal aspect, and grade III mobility. A periapical radiograph revealed extensive periapical and lateral radiolucency. The first step of the treatment was to carry out oral hygiene instructions and full-mouth debridement. After that, endodontic treatment was performed immediately. Periodontal reevaluation four months after endodontic therapy revealed that probing depths of all sites were within 3 mm and periapical radiograph showed a slight decrease in periapical and lateral radiolucency. It was subsequently decided to perform root coverage with a laterally positioned flap and subepithelial connective tissue graft. Six months after surgery, the root surface showed 1 mm recession, representing root coverage of 91.7% and a gain of attachment of 13 mm. The patient was enrolled in a 6-month supportive periodontal therapy. Treatment outcomes were evaluated over 18 years, with successful radiographic and clinical results throughout the follow-up period. The successful management of endo-periodontal lesions requires an accurate diagnosis, which is imperative to provide proper therapy in the correct treatment sequence.

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PMC ID: 7803321
PubMed ID: 33456615
DOI: 10.25122/jml-2020-0017

Article Publishing Date (print): Oct-Dec 2020
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ISSN Printing: 1844-122X
ISSN Online: 1844-3117
Journal Title: Journal of Medicine and Life

Copyright License: Open Access

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