Malformations in maxillary incisors: case report of radicular palatal groove

This report describes malformations of anterior teeth and a case of a palat al radicular groove in an upper lateral incisor with periodontal complicati ons. The patient was first diagnosed with an endodontic problem. Endodontic treatment alone failed to resolve the pain. Therefore, after the palatal g roove had been properly diagnosed, a palatal flap procedure was carried out including removal of the granulation tissue and careful scaling and root p laning of the area with the groove. No odontoplasty was done. Endodontic th erapy of the tooth was completed and periapical healing was evident. The tr eatment effectively reduced the gingival probing depth and led to an asympt omatic tooth.