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Case Studies | Dental Science | India | Volume 6 Issue 4, April 2017 | Rating: 6.2 / 10
Hemisection: A Endo?Perio Management of a Mandibular Molar Tooth in a Young Patient
Arpit Singhi, Prakash Somani
Abstract: Hemisection is sectioning of multi-rooted teeth with its crown portion, with the loss of periodontal attachment and is performed to retain the original tooth structure and attain the fixed prosthodontic prosthesis. In this case report, a 38 year old female with an advanced Endo-Perio lesion on a mandibular first molar was successfully treated by root-canal treatment and hemisection. This procedure helps preserve the tooth structure, alveolar bone and promote cost savings over other treatment options
Keywords: Endodontic, hemisection, mandibular molar, prosthodontic periodontal, root resection
Edition: Volume 6 Issue 4, April 2017,
Pages: 2264 - 2266