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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Eur J Dent 2014; 08(03): 416-418
DOI: 10.4103/1305-7456.137660
Case Report
Dental Investigation Society

Coronectomy of a lower third molar in combination with vital pulp therapy

Young-Bin Kim
1   Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Chonbuk National University, School of Dentistry, Jeonju, Korea
,
Woo-Hee Joo
2   Department of Conservative Dentistry, Chonbuk National University, School of Dentistry, Jeonju, Korea
,
Kyung-San Min
2   Department of Conservative Dentistry, Chonbuk National University, School of Dentistry, Jeonju, Korea
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25. September 2019 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Coronectomy is a procedure that intentionally spares the vital root after removal of the crown of the lower third molar to avoid damage to the inferior alveolar nerve. Vital pulp therapy is one option for managing exposed pulp tissue to reduce the risk of pulpal inflammation or necrosis. Among various dental materials, mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) has been successfully used for vital pulp therapy. Thus, this case report discusses a coronectomy procedure in combination with vital pulp therapy using MTA. This case also attempts to highlight the formation of tertiary dentin, evidence of successful vital pulp therapy.