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Intraoral pre-operative radiograph showing well-defined radiolucency of mesial and distal roots of symptomatic first lower left molar
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Radiographic examination showed a large carious lesion associated with apical periodontitis [Figure 1].
Post-operative Orthopantomogram (OPG) showing threelayers ofrestorationconsistofindirectpulptherapy/calcium enriched mixture, glass ionomer and composite resin. Left: Higher magnification of treated first lower left molar revealing well defined periapical radiolucency of both roots
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Tehran, Iran). The remaining tooth cavity was then restored/sealed with glass-ionomer cement and composite resin sandwich technique [Figure 2].
Six-month follow-up radiograph showing healing process of apical pathology
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Radiographic examinations showed normal periodontium, and evidence of periapical healing [Figures 3 and 4].
One-year follow-up radiograph showing complete periapical healing
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Radiographic examinations showed normal periodontium, and evidence of periapical healing [Figures 3 and 4].