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Apical closure in a nonvital permanent tooth using one Ca(OH)2 dressing.
ASDC Journal of Dentistry for Children
|January 1, 1986
Summary
Single calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) root canal dressings can effectively achieve apex closure in wide-apexed nonvital teeth. This method significantly reduces the need for repeated treatments compared to traditional procedures.
Area of Science:
- Endodontics
- Dental Traumatology
Background:
- Apex closure in nonvital teeth with wide apices is challenging.
- Traditional procedures often require multiple calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) root canal dressings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of a single Ca(OH)2 dressing for apex closure in wide-apexed nonvital teeth.
Main Methods:
- A clinical trial involving 26 teeth with wide-apexed nonvital conditions.
- Application of a single Ca(OH)2 root canal dressing.
Main Results:
- Successful apex closure was achieved in the majority of cases with a single dressing.
- Only two out of twenty-six teeth required repeat Ca(OH)2 applications.
Conclusions:
- A single Ca(OH)2 dressing is a viable and efficient alternative for apex closure in wide-apexed nonvital teeth.
- This approach simplifies treatment and potentially reduces chair time and patient discomfort.