Abstract

AZEVEDO, Carolina Drumond de Barros e et al. Tooth with root dilaceration: case report. Rev. Bras. Odontol. [online]. 2015, vol.72, n.1-2, pp. 118-121. ISSN 1984-3747.

The root dilaceration is an anomaly of tooth form, usually associated with traumatic etiological factors, in which there is a change in the direction of the root, where the calcified portion is offset from the not calcified part, and may occur at any point along the length root, depending on the stage of root formation occurs when injured, it’s location and intensity. This condition affects about 3% of permanent teeth. Treatment of dilaceration root is controversial and planning is essential. The aim of this work is to demonstrate the importance of radiographic and tomographic images for diagnosis and treatment planning of root tearing through a case report.

Keywords : root dilacerations; radiographic diagnosis; computed tomography..