Fused Apices

A 22-year-old woman presents to clinic for #32 extraction at the recommendation of her grandmother (ex-dentist, Fig.1).  It is difficult to anesthetize the tooth, which needs to be sectioned multiple times, including to split the roots.  To prevent dry socket Osteogen plug is placed, followed by 4-0 plain gut suture.

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