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A review of endodontic and periodontal aspects on the prognosis, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of accidental root perforations is presented. Successful treatment depends mainly on proper diagnosis and immediate sealing of the perforation to eliminate risk of infection. A classification of root perforations is presented in the review to assist the clinician in making a proper choice of treatment protocol.
Tsesis et al. (Wed,) studied this question.