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Sujata Kumari1, Ankita Sharma2, Abhishek Singh3
1Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Central Speciality Hospital, Patna, Bihar, India.
Background:
Regenerative endodontic procedures (REPs) have emerged as a promising treatment option for young permanent teeth with pulp necrosis, offering the potential for tissue repair and preservation.
Materials And Methods:
A retrospective analysis was conducted on a cohort of 30 patients aged 8 to 16 years with pulp necrosis in young permanent teeth. The patients underwent REPs, including disinfection, triple antibiotic paste application, and a coronal barrier. Clinical and radiographic data were collected at baseline and follow-up appointments at 6, 12, and 24 months. Radiographs were analyzed for root lengthening, apical closure, and resolution of periapical lesions.
Results:
The mean increase in root length after 24 months was 3.42 mm (SD ± 1.12 mm), and 90% of cases demonstrated complete apical closure. The overall success rate, defined as the absence of clinical symptoms and radiographic evidence of pathology, was 80.
Conclusion:
REPs show promising outcomes in young permanent teeth with pulp necrosis, promoting root development, and apical closure.
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