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Preoperative periapical radiograph of the mandibular right primary first molar of a 7-year old boy, which presented an extensive caries lesion, more than two thirds of root length and no signs of periapical lesion
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The following findings were observed in mandibular primary molars: need for a pulpotomy treatment due to caries; no previous treatment; no signs of radicular pulp degeneration (abscesses of associated fistulous tracts); no radiographic signs of furcation involvement, internal or external pathological root resorption, or pathological thickening of the periodontal membrane; no increased mobility; two thirds or more of root length and possibility of restoration using resin modified glass ionomer cement (Figures 1a and 2a). Periodic follow-up examinations were carried out 3 (Figures 1b and 2b), 6 (Figures 1c and 2c) and 12 months (Figures 1d and 2d) after the end of the treatment.
Preoperative periapical radiograph of the mandibular left primary molars of a 6-year old girl, which presented extensive caries lesions, two thirds or more of root length, and no signs of periapical lesion. Agenesis of the mandibular left permanent second premolar was observed
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The following findings were observed in mandibular primary molars: need for a pulpotomy treatment due to caries; no previous treatment; no signs of radicular pulp degeneration (abscesses of associated fistulous tracts); no radiographic signs of furcation involvement, internal or external pathological root resorption, or pathological thickening of the periodontal membrane; no increased mobility; two thirds or more of root length and possibility of restoration using resin modified glass ionomer cement (Figures 1a and 2a). Periodic follow-up examinations were carried out 3 (Figures 1b and 2b), 6 (Figures 1c and 2c) and 12 months (Figures 1d and 2d) after the end of the treatment.