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Diagnostic radiograph. Note the presence of type III dens invaginatus and a radiolucid image at the apex of tooth no. 11.
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Paulo, SP, Brazil) refrigerated gas on tooth no. 11 presented negative response. Periapical X-ray evidenced type III dens invaginatus and a radiolucid image at the apex of tooth no. 11 (Figure 1).
Endodontic treatment. (a) and (b) The work lengths of the two canals were established at one millimeter from the radiographic apex. (c) Root canal filled.
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The two canal work lengths were established at one millimeter from the radiographic apex (Figures 2(a) and 2(b)). The tooth was then filled through no. 55 McSpadden thermoplastizers (Maillefer-Dentisply, Baillagues, Switzerland) with zinc oxide and eugenol cement and gutta percha cones (Maillefer-Dentisply, Baillagues, Switzerland) (Figure 2(c)).
Controls of endodontic treatment. (a) One year after the conclusion of the case. (b) Follow-up period of 5 years.
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The first follow-up visit was accomplished one year after case conclusion (Figure 3(a)) with a follow-up period of 5 years (Figure 3(b)).