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Renzo Bassetti1, Johannes Kuttenberger1, Mario Bassetti1
1Klinik für Mund-, Kiefer-, Gesichtschirurgie, Oralchirurgie, Luzerner Kantonsspital, Luzern
Swiss Dental Journal
|May 9, 2018
Summary
Regenerative endodontics (RE) offers a promising alternative to traditional apexification for immature teeth with pulp necrosis. This approach promotes further root development, unlike conventional methods that halt root growth.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Regenerative Endodontics
- Pediatric Dentistry
Background:
- Immature permanent teeth, particularly maxillary incisors, are susceptible to trauma.
- Pulp necrosis is a common consequence of such trauma, necessitating endodontic treatment.
- Conventional therapies like apexification and apexogenesis can arrest root development.
Observation:
- This case report details a regenerative endodontics (RE) procedure for an immature tooth with pulp necrosis.
- The presented therapy aims to revitalize the dental pulp and facilitate continued root maturation.
- A step-by-step manual for the RE procedure is provided.
Findings:
- Regenerative endodontics (RE) allows for continued root development in immature teeth.
- This approach offers an alternative to conventional treatments that inhibit root growth.
- Successful RE can preserve the vitality and functionality of traumatized immature teeth.
Implications:
- RE presents a viable strategy for managing pulp necrosis in immature teeth, promoting root maturation.
- This technique may improve long-term treatment outcomes for traumatized immature teeth.
- The proposed manual can guide clinicians in performing RE procedures effectively.
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