Case Report

Year : 2022 | Volume : 3 | Issue : 2 | Page : 37-43

Management of endodontically challenged and periodontally compromised tooth- a restorative approach

Rajasekaran Meenakshisundaram1, Ramya Arun 2, Swarna Alamelu 3, Deepavalli A 4, Shreemogana 5

1Professor, Dept. of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Ragas Dental College and Hospital, Chennai.2, 3Professors,4Reader,5Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Periodontics, Ragas Dental College and Hospital, Chennai.

Address for Correspondence:

Dr. Meenakshisundaram R,

Dept. of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Ragas Dental College and Hospital, Chennai.

Email id: endoraja@yahoo.com

Abstract

Long-term retention of mandibular molars with Grade III furcation is a challenging clinical scenario but with an interdisciplinary approach of Periodontics, Endodontics and Prosthodontics promising results can be achieved. Bicuspidization is a surgical procedure performed to separate the mesial and distal roots of molars with its crown portion, where both segments are then retained individually. This procedure will maintain the dentition with a hopeless periodontal prognosis. While considering treatment options, Bicuspidization may be a suitable alternative to extraction and implant and should be discussed with patients priorly.

Keywords: Bicuspidization, Furcation, Obturation, Curettage, Crowns.

Conflict of interest

The authors have nothing to disclose or any conflicts of interest.

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How to Cite this article:Rajasekaran Meenakshisundaram, Ramya Arun, Swarna Alamelu, Deepavalli A, & Shreemogana. (2022). Management of endodontically challenged and periodontally compromised tooth- a restorative approach: Case Report. International Journal of Prosthodontic Rehabilitation, 3(2), 37–43. https://doi.org/10.56501/intjprosthorehab.v3i2.676