Leaving root canal debris in the pulp chamber and pulp horns can discolor an anterior tooth
Patient: 23 year-old female with a history of heart mumurs
Chief Complaint: discolored front tooth (Tooth #8)
Dental History: The patient reported that her maxillary right central incisor had been treated with root canal treatment within the previous two years and that the tooth had become dark. She reported a history of bruxism and caries in the sextant. She also reported wearing a night guard.
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