Question 248 · LDEK · Endodontic surgery

In a patient endodontic treatment of tooth 46 was performed. Because of the inflammation in the furcation region, the tooth was separated by means of a vestibulo-lingual section in the bottom of the pulp chamber. Both parts of the tooth were left and then - prosthetically restored. What is the name of the carried out procedure?

  1. A. bicuspidization.
  2. B. hemisection.
  3. C. radisection.
  4. D. radectomy.
  5. E. resection of the crown.
Hint

Both halves were kept: name the procedure that converts one molar into two premolar-like units.

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