Calcific Metamorphosis: A Review

Authors

  • Shoaib Haider Siddiqui College of Dentistry Qassim University Saudi Arabia
  • Ahmed Nabil Mohamed Professor Department of Endodontics College of Dentistry Qassim University

Keywords:

calcific metamorphosis, pulp canal obliteration, dental trauma, endodontics

Abstract

Dental trauma to the permanent dentition can lead to clinical complications and its management may considerably challenge a practitioner. The incidence of pulp canal obliteration following dental trauma has been reported to be approximately 4 - 24%. Attempting to locate canals following calcific metamorphosis and negotiating it to full working length may lead to iatrogenic errors such as fractured instrument and perforation. This review article describes the possible etiology of Calcific Metamorphosis, its clinical and radiographic features as well as its management.

 

Author Biography

Shoaib Haider Siddiqui, College of Dentistry Qassim University Saudi Arabia

Assistant Professor

Department of Endodontics

College of Dentistry

Qassim University

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Published

2016-06-01

How to Cite

Siddiqui, S. H., & Mohamed, A. N. (2016). Calcific Metamorphosis: A Review. International Journal of Health Sciences, 10(3). Retrieved from https://pub.qu.edu.sa/index.php/journal/article/view/1003

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 3 (2016)

Section

Reviews

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