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case_images: (a) Preoperative radiograph showing diffused radio opacities throughout the pulp chamber and in the palatal root canal. (b) Start X  # 3 ultrasonic tip for calcified canal scouting. (c) Photograph of partially calcified pulp tissue. (d) Length of the partially calcified pulp tissue was measured to be 16 mm long. (e) Working length radiograph (f) Post-obturation radiograph. (g) Follow-up radiograph after 6 months. (h) Fixed pulp stone was embedded in paraffin wax for histopathological evaluation. (i) Photomicrograph showing dystrophic calcifications
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case_images: The canal outlines for the mesiobuccal and distobuccal roots were quite clear and traceable till the apex [Figure 1a]. An ultrasonic tapered and active tip Start-X  #3 (Dentsply Maillefer) [Figure 1b] was introduced to remove the calcific obstruction. The calcified mass thus removed, had its extension into the palatal root canal that traversed along its entire length [Figure 1c]. The length of calcified tissue was measured to be 16 mm long [Figure 1d]. Morita, Kyoto, Japan) apex locator for all the three root canals and confirmed by a radiograph [Figure 1e]. Post-obturation radiograph was taken which showed well-obturated root canals [Figure 1f]. The patient was asymptomatic during follow-up after 6 months [Figure 1g] and was advised to get this tooth crowned. The calcified mass thus removed was preserved in 10% neutral buffered formalin and was embedded in paraffin wax for the histopathological evaluation [Figure 1h]. These calcified masses varied in their size and were scattered throughout the substance of pulp, they resembled dystrophic calcification [Figure 1i].