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Modified and Grafted Coronectomy : A New Technique and a Case Report with Two-Year Followup
Joint Authors
Leizerovitz, Michael
Leizerovitz, Olga
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-04-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Purpose.
A standard coronectomy (intentional partial odontectomy) is recommended for mandibular third molar (MTM) extraction cases with a high risk of inferior alveolar nerve injury (IANI).
However, complications such as inadvertent intraoperative root removal, post-op root migration, second molar (MSM) periodontal defects and others do exist.
This report presents a new technique, the Modified and Grafted Coronectomy (MGC), describes the measures to prevent or minimize the known drawbacks of the standard coronectomy, and reviews the literature for comparison with three other IANI-prevention techniques.
Materials and Methods.
MGC was performed on two MTMs with nerve involvement and severe periodontal pockets on the distal of MSM.
Modifications were: stabilizing the root stump to prevent intraoperative movement, creation of a large intrabony space for bone graft material, and grafting for periodontal healing while minimizing the possibility of post-op root migration.
Results.
Excellent overall periodontal improvement, with probing depths reduced to 3-4 mm.
Panoramic radiograph displayed remarkable bone regeneration.
No residual root migration was evident at the two year follow up.
Conclusion.
MGC may be a good alternative, especially in cases with periodontal defects on the distal of MSM.
It may also help to minimize inadvertent intraoperative root removal and postoperative root migration.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Leizerovitz, Michael& Leizerovitz, Olga. 2013. Modified and Grafted Coronectomy : A New Technique and a Case Report with Two-Year Followup. Case Reports in Dentistry،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-507654
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Leizerovitz, Michael& Leizerovitz, Olga. Modified and Grafted Coronectomy : A New Technique and a Case Report with Two-Year Followup. Case Reports in Dentistry No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-507654
American Medical Association (AMA)
Leizerovitz, Michael& Leizerovitz, Olga. Modified and Grafted Coronectomy : A New Technique and a Case Report with Two-Year Followup. Case Reports in Dentistry. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-507654
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-507654