Calcific metamorphosis - a review of literature and clinical management

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Van der Vyver, Petrus Jacobus
Vorster, Martin
Jonker, C.H.
Potgieter, Nicoline

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South African Dental Association

Abstract

Calcific metamorphosis (CM) or pulp canal obliteration is a common occurrence following concussion and subluxation injuries. Although the exact mechanism by which the canal obliterates is unknown, it is believed to be related to neurovascular damage and deposition of hard tissue within the canal.

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Canal, Calcific metamorphosis, Concussion, Subluxation injuries

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Van der Vyver, P.J., Vorster, M., Jonker, C.H. et al. 2020, 'Calcific metamorphosis - a review of literature and clinical management', South African Dental Journal, vol. 75, no. 6, pp. 316-322.