Non-invasive Management of Extra-oral Sinus with Radix-entomolaris: A Case Report
Published: 2022-06-01
Page: 161-166
Issue: 2022 - Volume 5 [Issue 2]
V. Rajashekar Reddy *
Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Sri Siddhartha Dental College and Hospital, Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education, Tumakuru, Karnataka-572107, India.
Nisha Gupta
Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Sri Siddhartha Dental College and Hospital, Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education, Tumakuru, Karnataka-572107, India.
Tanuja Prabahar
Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Sri Siddhartha Dental College and Hospital, Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education, Tumakuru, Karnataka-572107, India.
Nagalakshmi Chowdhary
Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Sri Siddhartha Dental College and Hospital, Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education, Tumakuru, Karnataka-572107, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Endodontic failure is caused by a variety of factors such as improper mechanical debridement, bacteria persistence in the canals, poor obturation quality, under and overextension of the root canal filling, and coronal leakage. Clinically, the extraoral sinus tract of endodontic origin is confused with the cutaneous origin and sometimes it may get misdiagnosed. As a result, any cutaneous sinus tract involving the face or neck must be investigated for a dental cause. This case report describes the non-surgical management of an extra-oral sinus tract of odontogenic origin, which was the cause of long-standing endodontic failure.
Keywords: Extra-oral sinus tract, non-surgical endodontic management, radix entomolaris, calcium hydroxide dressing, triple antibiotic paste