Abstract

Objective: To present a treatment option for sealing of cervical root perforation, through a clinical case report performed in the upper lateral incisor in a patient assisted at UNIPAR Dental Clinic, in Francisco Beltrao. Materials and methods: Patient presented root perforation of iatrogenic origin, at cervical third level, in dental element (12), where a therapy protocol was proposed and performed. Initially, it was performed an increase of clinical crown to expose the area of interest, and later the sealing was performed with glass ionomer cement, endodontic treatment and rehabilitation with glass fiber pin and composite resin. The clinical and radiographic follow-up was done from month to month until it reached 12 months. Conclusion: Root perforations are considered real challenges for the clinician, from diagnosis to appropriate therapy, as well as from dubious prognosis. However, through this case report it can be seen that when well conducted, the therapy presents good results, allowing the maintenance of the element in the oral cavity, preserving function and aesthetics

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