Periapical lesion regression analysis: clinical case report

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33448/rsd-v10i12.20267

Keywords:

Endodontics, Periapical Diseases, Root canal.

Abstract

This study aims to describe the repair through a clinical case of a diffuse and extensive periapical lesion with suggestive diagnosis of chronic periapical abscess. Anamnesis and clinical examination were performed. Based on the correct indication for endodontic treatment, coronary opening and subsequent cervical preparation were performed with GattesGlidden drills, and K-Files type manual instruments were performed in the cervico-medial preparation. Subsequently, intracanal medication based on calcium hydroxide was introduced. After preparing the root canal, the patient underwent intracanal medication consisting of calcium hydroxide. After 15 days, the absence of the sensitivity referred to at the beginning of therapy was verified and, therefore, the canal system was filled with the active lateral condensation technique together with AH-Plus cement. It was verified by radiographic images during the treatment performed, that during the consultations there was a reduction in the diameter of the periapical lesion. This reduction was caused by the intracanal medication, which was renewed every month for a period of six months in order to disinfect the root canal and repair the periapical bone destruction. Therefore, the clinical and radiographic follow-up, after a period of six months of intracanal medication, found the repair of the periapical lesion.

Author Biographies

  • Rosana Maria Coelho Travassos, Universidade de Pernambuco

    University of Pernambuco

  • Ana Caroline Chalegre de Oliveira, Universidade de Pernambuco

    University of Pernambuco

  • Charley Henrique dos Passos Gomes Filho, Universidade de Pernambuco

    University Of Pernambuco

  • Ismael Sebastião da Silva Sousa, Universidade de Pernambuco

    University Of Pernambuco

  • José Mateus da Silva Alves, Universidade de Pernambuco

    University Of Pernambuco

  • Kataryne Maria dos Santos, Universidade de Pernambuco

    University Of Pernambuco

  • Matheus Eduardo da Silva Paz, Universidade de Pernambuco

    University Of Pernambuco

  • Victor Felipe Farias do Prado, Universidade de Pernambuco

    Unviersity Of Pernambuco

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Published

2021-09-18

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Health Sciences

How to Cite

Periapical lesion regression analysis: clinical case report. Research, Society and Development, [S. l.], v. 10, n. 12, p. e201101220267, 2021. DOI: 10.33448/rsd-v10i12.20267. Disponível em: https://rsdjournal.org/rsd/article/view/20267. Acesso em: 6 aug. 2025.