Case Report

Endodontic Management of a Periapical Lesion Induced by an Orthodontic Mini-Screw: A Case Report

Volume: 12 Number: 1 April 30, 2026
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Endodontic Management of a Periapical Lesion Induced by an Orthodontic Mini-Screw: A Case Report

Abstract

Orthodontic mini-screws are commonly used materials in orthodontic treatment because they can provide stable anchorage. Nevertheless, if placed close to the root apex, they can cause complications including pulpal injury, perforation, root resorption, and periapical irritation. This case study presents the non-surgical endodontic treatment of a periapical lesion that developed as a result of mini-screw placement near the root apex of a mandibular right canine during orthodontic therapy. Thorough anamnesis, clinical, and radiological examinations revealed a sinus tract and a radiolucent area in the periapical region. A routine root canal treatment was planned after all treatment modalities were explained to the patient. The sinus tract healed during follow-up, and complete radiographic healing of the lesion was apparent at 48 months. This case report demonstrates that mini-screws placed near the root apex during orthodontic treatment can cause complications, but these issues can be resolved effectively with conservative endodontic techniques.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Endodontics

Journal Section

Case Report

Publication Date

April 30, 2026

Submission Date

December 1, 2025

Acceptance Date

February 19, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 12 Number: 1

APA
İkiz, D., Gedikli, C., & Gülşahı, K. (2026). Endodontic Management of a Periapical Lesion Induced by an Orthodontic Mini-Screw: A Case Report. Aydın Dental Journal, 12(1), 67-76. https://izlik.org/JA25PN73XH
AMA
1.İkiz D, Gedikli C, Gülşahı K. Endodontic Management of a Periapical Lesion Induced by an Orthodontic Mini-Screw: A Case Report. Aydin Dental Journal. 2026;12(1):67-76. https://izlik.org/JA25PN73XH
Chicago
İkiz, Dilruba, Ceren Gedikli, and Kamran Gülşahı. 2026. “Endodontic Management of a Periapical Lesion Induced by an Orthodontic Mini-Screw: A Case Report”. Aydın Dental Journal 12 (1): 67-76. https://izlik.org/JA25PN73XH.
EndNote
İkiz D, Gedikli C, Gülşahı K (April 1, 2026) Endodontic Management of a Periapical Lesion Induced by an Orthodontic Mini-Screw: A Case Report. Aydın Dental Journal 12 1 67–76.
IEEE
[1]D. İkiz, C. Gedikli, and K. Gülşahı, “Endodontic Management of a Periapical Lesion Induced by an Orthodontic Mini-Screw: A Case Report”, Aydin Dental Journal, vol. 12, no. 1, pp. 67–76, Apr. 2026, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA25PN73XH
ISNAD
İkiz, Dilruba - Gedikli, Ceren - Gülşahı, Kamran. “Endodontic Management of a Periapical Lesion Induced by an Orthodontic Mini-Screw: A Case Report”. Aydın Dental Journal 12/1 (April 1, 2026): 67-76. https://izlik.org/JA25PN73XH.
JAMA
1.İkiz D, Gedikli C, Gülşahı K. Endodontic Management of a Periapical Lesion Induced by an Orthodontic Mini-Screw: A Case Report. Aydin Dental Journal. 2026;12:67–76.
MLA
İkiz, Dilruba, et al. “Endodontic Management of a Periapical Lesion Induced by an Orthodontic Mini-Screw: A Case Report”. Aydın Dental Journal, vol. 12, no. 1, Apr. 2026, pp. 67-76, https://izlik.org/JA25PN73XH.
Vancouver
1.Dilruba İkiz, Ceren Gedikli, Kamran Gülşahı. Endodontic Management of a Periapical Lesion Induced by an Orthodontic Mini-Screw: A Case Report. Aydin Dental Journal [Internet]. 2026 Apr. 1;12(1):67-76. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA25PN73XH

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