Case series: Cemental tears and the consequences of misdiagnosis
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Why it matters for dental
Misdiagnosing cemental tears as endo-perio lesions or vertical root fractures can lead to unnecessary extractions or failed endodontic treatment; general dentists and endodontists should add targeted CBCT evaluation and periodontal probing to avoid irreversible treatment errors.
Key points
- Cemental tears involve abrupt separation of cementum from the root surface, often triggered by occlusal trauma or prior restorative procedures.
- Case series shows patients initially treated with root canal therapy or periodontal surgery experienced persistent symptoms until the true cemental tear was identified and managed by extraction or root resection.
- Key diagnostic clues include deep, isolated probing depths with otherwise normal pulpal responses and radiographic evidence of a linear radiolucency along the root.
- Authors recommend documenting occlusal history and obtaining limited-field CBCT when standard periapical films are inconclusive.
Who should care
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