Abstract:

A cemental tear is the detachment of the cementum from the cemento-dentinal junction or along the lamellar structure within the body of cementum. Case reports on cemental tears are rare and most of the cases are found during the X-ray examination. This case report presents a mandibular incisor with cemental tear. Doctors should distinguish cemental tear, pulp-periapical disease and periodontal disease in clinical practice, perform a good X-ray interpretation cone-beam CT examination when necessary to make a clear diagnosis.

Key words: Cemental tear, Cementum, Occlusal trauma