Management of mandibular molar having sub-gingival caries by root amputation: A case report

Abstract

Conservative management of a tooth has always been the primary option for a dental clinician in the management of severely decayed teeth. Therefore instead of going for the extraction or elaborate and expensive treatment such as implant-supported prosthesis procedures like root amputation/resection and hemisection can be opted to salvage these compromised teeth for longer period of functioning. Root amputation is a procedure of removing the root portion of the multirooted tooth that has been affected with subgingival caries, periapical pathology, or any other defects. This article describes a case report of root amputation in mandibular molars.