The treatment options of dens invaginatus complications in children: report of 3 cases.

PURPOSE: The authors described 3 cases of dens invaginatus accompanied by different periapical complications in children, as well as the therapy methods they used.

METHODS

The 3 children were between the ages of 12 and 16 years. The type of dens invaginatus was classified according to Schulze and Brand.

RESULTS

All 3 cases had dens invaginatus on their permanent teeth in the maxilla. The complications occurred while the teeth were growing, and they were accompanied by swelling in the region of the dens invaginatus.

CONCLUSIONS

The periapical complications required early diagnostic and endodontic treatment to prevent further difficulties at a later stage.