Makzoume JE Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Removable Prosthodontics, Dental health
Department of Dental Medicine, Saint-Joseph University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon.
Dr. Joseph E Makzoume is the Dean of Saint-Joseph University of Beirut-Dental school. He currently works at the Department of Removable Prosthodontics, Saint Joseph University, Lebanon. Joseph does research in Dental Surgery and Dentistry.
Case Report Open Access
Author(s): Ibrahim MN, Makzoume JE, Abboud RR and Daou MH
Pulpotomy is a frequent endodontic treatment performed in children. Even though it is a safe procedure, side effects have been reported. A 10-year-old boy came for a dental checkup. X-ray findings showed a radiolucent lesion above the maxillary second primary left molar, related to the permanent tooth. Extraction of the first and second primary molars was realized under local anesthesia. The cystic lesion was removed surgically and histo-pathological analysis showed an inflammatory dentigerous cyst. A marsupialization cavity was created to allow eruption of the premolars. After a one-year follow-up, the bone had completely regenerated and premolars had completely erupted.
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