Management of occlusal trauma‑related periodontal abscess: A case report and mini‑review of the literature

Mascarenhas,Roma; Pralhad,Swati; Hegde,Shreya

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Management of occlusal trauma‑related periodontal abscess: A case report and mini‑review of the literature

Authors:
- Roma Mascarenhas
- Swati Pralhad
- Shreya Hegde
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Affiliations: Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Manipal College of Dental Sciences Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka 576104, India, Department of Periodontology, Manipal College of Dental Sciences Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka 576104, India

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Abstract

The present study describes a case of a patient with periodontal abscess in a left mandibular permanent first molar (tooth no. 36). The tooth had a fractured cusp which was restored into class II composite restoration and responded normally to pulp vitality tests. There were no signs of periodontal disease or the presence of a deep pocket which, could be probed only by a thin metal instrument. Within a period of 2 months, the patient developed localized periodontal abscess with respect to the left mandibular first molar. The tooth was deemed non‑vital, grade II mobility, as it had a deep pocket measuring >5 mm in its distal aspect. Pulp space therapy was performed with periodontal intervention. The curettage of soft tissue was carried out. A 2‑year follow‑up period of healing was observed. The tooth remained functional and probing of the periodontal sulcus revealed a normal depth of 2 to 3 mm. On the whole, the present study emphasizes the importance of identifying such endodontic‑periodontic lesions that require an interdisciplinary approach in their management.

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Management of occlusal trauma‑related periodontal abscess: A case report and mini‑review of the literature

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