Conservative management of a combined endodontic-orthodontic lesion.

Abstract

Pulp injury may occur during orthodontic tooth movement particularly in previously traumatized teeth. Therefore the management of such cases requires specific therapeutic considerations. An extensive periradicular lesion was detected in an orthodontically treated maxillary incisor with an uncertain history of a previous traumatic incident. Conservative endodontic therapy resolved the periradicular lesion thus enabling the orthodontic treatment to continue uneventfully. It is essential to closely monitor the patients undergoing orthodontic treatment and those who are in retention, particularly if a history of trauma is suspected.