CROZETA, Bruno et al. Endodontic retreatment of dens invaginatus: clinical and radiographic report. RSBO (Online) []. 2015, 12, 4, pp. 394-397. ISSN 1984-5685.

Introduction and Objective: Dens invaginatus, a developmental malformation resulting from the invagination of enamel, has been associated with increased prevalence of pulpal and periapical diseases. Case report:This anomaly is classified according to the severity (types I-III). Management of type III dens invaginatus is complex and an endodontic challenge. This case report describes the management of the endodontic retreatment type III dens invaginatus in a maxillary lateral incisor. Conclusion: Nonsurgical treatment can be effective to treat type III dens invaginatus. CBCT is an important diagnostic tool that allowed the management of such case.

: tooth abnormalities; dental pulp cavity; dens in dente; incisor; root canal therapy..