introduction : teeth with irreversible pulpitis usually undergo root canal therapy (rct). this treatment modality is often considered disadvantageous as it removes vital pulp tissue and weakens the tooth structure. a relatively new concept has risen which suggests vital pulp therapy (vpt) for irreversible pulpitis. vpt with calcium enriched mixture (vpt/cem) has demonstrated favorable treatment...

Root amputation and retrograde filling of pulp canals is a useful technique in the treatment of periapical dental infections in horses, thus allowing tooth preservation. The limitations of the technique are the need for careful case selection and the difficulty in creating a hermetic apical seal. Authors’ addresses: Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hatfield, Hertfordshire,...

Aim The aim of the present clinical study was to evaluate the endodontic method of treatment consisting of gentle preparation of the root canal and subsequent temporary filling with calcium hydroxide. The filling of the root canal with calcium hydroxide was repeated approximately at three-month intervals. Method The study consisted of a test group of 98 children with 103 non-vital single-root p...

Scientific advances in the creation of restorative biomaterials, in vitro cell culture technology, tissue grafting, tissue engineering, molecular biology and the human genome project provide the basis for the introduction of new technologies into dentistry. Non-vital infected teeth have long been treated with root canal therapy (for mature root apex) and apexification (for immature root apex), ...

Compromised teeth often pose a significant challenge to the clinician, complicating the treatment plan and compromising long term prognosis. Upper molar teeth showing periodontal attachment loss, caries or fractures involving the furcation area are prime examples of such challenges. Treatment option for affected teeth can be roughly divided into maintenance of the tooth through root resection t...

Introduction: Root resorption, generally expressed in a round apical shape, is one of the most common findings in the orthodontic clinic. Objective: To radiographically evaluate whether vital and endodontically treated teeth present similar severity of apical root resorption in response to orthodontic treatment. Methods: This study was conducted with twenty-eight patients who had one upper cent...

JAFMC Bangladesh. Vol 6, No 2 (December) 2010 29 JAFMC Bangladesh. Vol 6, No 2 (December) 2010 30 JAFMC Bangladesh. Vol 6, No 2 (December) 2010 31 Abstract Introduction: Post-obturation pain is one of the primary problems following root canal treatment. Although in most cases pain does not last long, but could be a source of embarrassment to the dentist and annoying for the patient. Objectives:...

The treatment of pulp in teeth with incomplete apex formation is still a clinical challenge. In addition to the most widely used medication for this purpose, calcium hydroxide, other materials have also been tested. Following the use of synthetic biomaterials for restoring bone tissue, and considering their recognized biocompatibility and bioconductivity, our intention was to explore the possib...