Odontectomia parcial intencional em molar superior: relato de caso.

Abstract

The intentional partial odontectomy or coronectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of the coronary part of the dental element and maintenance of the remnant tooth root inside the alveoli. purpose: This study aims to report a case of intentional partial odontectomy in a left upper third molar. Case report: A female patient, old-year 49, attended at dentistry school clinic of the Campina Grande Federal University for prosthetic rehabilitation. Radiographic examination allowed us to observe the semi- inclusion of the twenty-eight dental element with signs of proximity to the maxillary sinus and alveolar-dental ankilosis. The others upper dental elements were absent. The proposed treatment was intentional partial odontectomy. During the postoperative period of one year the patient progresses satisfactory, without clinical complaints. Conclusion: When indicated and carefully performed, intentional partial odontectomy provides satisfactory results. The technique should be used to limit the occurrence of accidents and complications during exdonty of enclosed teeth that are in proximity to noble anatomical structures.