PMC9939955_01
Diffuse extra oral swelling of the left side of the face
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FIG1
On extraoral examination, facial asymmetry with a diffuse swelling affecting the left side of the face was present (Figure 1).
Intra-oral view of Type I talon cusp on left maxillary lateral incisor
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FIG2
It extended more than half the distance from the CEJ to the incisal edge and was classified as Type I talon according to Hattab et al. (Figure 2).
Preoperative intra-oral periapical radiograph showing (A) V-shaped radio opacity of Type I talon cusp on maxillary lateral incisor, (B) Apical root resorption, and (C) Periapical radiolucency
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FIG3
Periapical radiograph revealed a triangular or V-shaped radiopaque structure superimposed on the crown of the left maxillary lateral incisor with periapical radiolucency, widened periodontal ligament space, and open apex due to apical root resorption (Figure 3).
Working length determination radiograph
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FIG4
Morita Corporation, Osaka, Japan) (Figure 4).
Postoperative intra-oral periapical radiograph showing (A) Apexification by formation of 3 mm apical plug by Biodentin* and (B) Obturation of the root canal. * Septodont, Saint-Maur-des-Fosses, France
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FIG5
The hardness of Biodentine was evaluated after 12 minutes with a hand file followed by obturation with gutta-percha and AH 26 (Dentsply Sirona, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States) sealer using lateral condensation (Figure 5).