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(a) Preoperative panoramic radiograph, (b) preoperative photograph: palatinal view, and (c) preoperative radiograph revealing the maxillary left lateral incisor with an unusual anatomy.
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After clinical and radiologic evaluations, we detected caries on the maxillary left lateral incisor which had unusual anatomy (Figures 1(a), 1(b), and 1(c)).
Radiograph showing the fusion of the main canal and invagination.
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A radiograph showed the fusion of the main canal and invagination (Figure 2).
Obturation of root canals.
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Trey GmbH, Konstanz, Germany) root canal sealer (Figure 3). A two-step self-etch adhesive system (Clearfil
Recall radiograph after 6 months.
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SE Bond, Kuraray Medical Inc., Japan) was used in order to perform a restorative treatment. The teeth were restored with a nanofilled resin composite (CLEARFIL MAJESTY Esthetic, Kuraray Medical Inc., Japan). Six months later, the tooth was asymptomatic and all clinical findings were within normal limits (Figure 4).