Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 95, Issue 1, 90-95
Copyright © 1977 by American Dental Association
Endodontic perforations: their prognosis and treatment
IH Sinai
Causes of tooth perforation include resorption, caries, and operator performance. The prognosis for a tooth with a perforation is related to the location of the perforation, negotiability of the canal, contamination, and treatment. Alternative treatment approaches include routine endodontic treatment, correction via the chamber, surgical correction, and stimulation of calcification. In most instances, a perforation can be treated so that satisfactory healing will occur.