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BUENO, Carlos Eduardo da Silveira et al. Endodontic treatment of a geminated maxillary incisor. RSBO (Online) [online]. 2011, vol.8, n.2, pp. 225-230. ISSN 1984-5685.

INTRODUCTION: Gemination is a tooth anomaly caused when a single tooth bud attempts to divide. This results in a tooth with a size greater than normal, but with only one root canal. Therefore, due to its features and singularities, this geminated tooth demands careful attention for endodontic treatment OBJECTIVE AND CASE REPORT: The purpose of this case report is to describe the endodontic treatment of a geminated maxillary central incisor. CONCLUSION: A good planning of all treatment stages, based on a careful clinical and radiographic examination, it is essential to reach the success in the endodontic treatment of geminated teeth.

Palavras-chave : dental anatomy; gemination; Endodontics.