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(a) Teeth presenting no sign of discoloration. (b) Baseline periapical radiograph of right maxillary incisor. (c) Swelling on apical area right maxillary incisor.
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Swelling was present at the apical area of the tooth, which was symptomatic to percussion and palpation (Fig. 1). A radiolucent area was observed in the apical third of the maxillary right incisor (Fig. 1).
(a) Six-month follow-up periapical radiograph. (b) One-year follow-up periapical radiograph.
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The tooth was clinically and radiographically followed up for 6 months (Fig. 2).
(a) Initial clinical aspect and (b) final clinical aspect.
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A 3-year review showed an asymptomatic tooth and a slight color change at the crown (Fig. 3).
Three-year follow-up periapical radiograph.
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Thickening of the root was not notable and radiopaque tissue partially filled the root canal space (Fig. 4).