Author/Authors :
RPereira, enato Piai Department of Health - Southwest Bahia University, Jequié - Bahia, Brazil , Ravazzi, Rodrigo Private Practice - Vitória da Conquista, Bahia, Brazil , Silva, Rogério Vieira Department of Dentistry - Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais - Belo Horizonte - Minas Gerais, Brazil , Nunes, Eduardo Department of Dentistry - Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais - Belo Horizonte - Minas Gerais, Brazil , Gusmão, João Milton Rocha Department of Dentistry - Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais - Belo Horizonte - Minas Gerais, Brazil , Campos, Paulo Sérgio Flores Department of Oral Radiology - School of Dentistry - Federal University of Bahia - Salvador - Bahia, Brazil
Abstract :
Gemination aka twinning and fusion, are rare occurrences in posterior mandibular
teeth, often requiring endodontic and surgical treatment for functional,
orthodontic or cosmetic reasons. The diagnosis and design of a precise treatment
plan in cases involving double teeth are in most cases challenging. The purpose of
this case report is to describe a successful multidisciplinary treatment protocol for
a double tooth. Upon completion of the endodontic, restorative and orthodontic
treatments, the clinical and radiographic three-year follow-up revealed that the rest
of the transected premolar showed evidence of healing of the supporting tissues
and satisfactory cosmetic result.
Keywords :
Double Tooth , Hemisection , Orthodontics , Root Canal Treatment
