Misdiagnosis of florid cemento-osseous dysplasia leading to unnecessary root canal treatment: a case report

This case report demonstrates an unnecessary endodontic treatment of teeth with florid cemento-osseous dysplasia (FCOD) due to a misdiagnosis as periapical pathosis and emphasizes the importance of correct diagnosis to avoid unnecessary treatment. A 30-year-old woman was referred to our institution...

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Main Authors: Jong-Ki Huh, Su-Jung Shin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Academy of Conservative Dentistry 2013-08-01
Series:Restorative Dentistry & Endodontics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.5395/rde.2013.38.3.160