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Intraoral examination at the first visit. Note: Intact primary dentition with buccal cortical plate expansion on the right side of the mandible
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Intraoral examination revealed intact primary dentition with buccal cortical plate expansion on the right side of the mandible (Fig. 1).
Panoramic radiograph. Note: Periapical radiolucency at tooth 85
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On panoramic radiograph, tooth 85 had a periapical radiolucency (Fig. 2).
Computed tomography scan of right lower area. Note: Extensive bone resorption of the buccal cortical plate of tooth 85 with the MB root being in contact with the oral soft tissues
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The computed tomography scan revealed bone resorption of the buccal cortical plate of tooth 85 with the mesiobuccal (MB) root being in contact with the oral soft tissues and a radiolucent area in the crown extending from the occlusal surface into the dentin under the MB cusp (Figs 3 and 4).
Computed tomography scan. Note: A radiolucent area in the crown extending from the occlusal surface into the dentin under the MB cusp
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The computed tomography scan revealed bone resorption of the buccal cortical plate of tooth 85 with the mesiobuccal (MB) root being in contact with the oral soft tissues and a radiolucent area in the crown extending from the occlusal surface into the dentin under the MB cusp (Figs 3 and 4).
X-ray of tooth 85 after extraction. Note: The exterior opening of the hidden caries was located using a #8 file that entered from the mesial central fissure reaching the pulp horn
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The exterior opening of the hidden caries was located using a #8 file that entered from the mesial central fissure and reached the pulp horn (Fig. 5).
Follow-up examination after 1 week. Note: Proper soft tissue healing
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Follow-up examination 1 week later showed soft tissue healing. 6 months later, no clinical symptoms or swelling were observed (Figs 6 and 7).
Periapical radiograph, 6 months after the extraction
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Follow-up examination 1 week later showed soft tissue healing. 6 months later, no clinical symptoms or swelling were observed (Figs 6 and 7).
Periapical radiograph, 2 years later. Note: Normal development of the succedaneous tooth
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Two years later, radiographic findings showed normal development of the succedaneous tooth (Fig. 8).