BACKGROUND Apical barrier formation and root strengthening procedures have been extensively described in the literature. This systematic review attempts to establish where the effects of interventions using multi-visit apexification, single visit apical plug techniques and root strengthening procedures are consistent and where they may vary significantly. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the relative e...

Background This paper analyzed the distribution of treatments for permanent teeth with necrotic pulps and open apices according to the stage of root development. Material and Methods Dental records from all root canal procedures performed in permanent teeth with necrotic pulps and open apices over a period of 14 years by residents of the Speciality of Endodontics, University of Guadalajara, M...

AIM To compare the efficacy of sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) used at different concentrations and working times for removing necrotic periodontal ligament (PDL) from delayed replanted teeth and to observe the effects of NaOCl on surface structure and microhardness of cementum. METHODOLOGY A total of 88 healthy premolars with a single root extracted for orthodontic purposes were selected and kep...

PURPOSE The aim of this study was to compare mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) with calcium hydroxide [Ca(OH)2] clinically and radiographically as materials used to induce root-end closure in necrotic permanent teeth with immature apices (apexification). METHODS Fifteen children, each with at least 2 necrotic permanent teeth requiring root-end closure (apexification), were selected for this st...

Regenerative endodontics is a new concept for the management of permanent immature teeth with necrotic pulps. This procedure enables to replace damaged dentine and pulp-dentin complex within root structure healthy tissue. Firstly, elimination clinical symptoms infection then, thickening canal walls continuing maturation finally filled host’s own vital tissue are main goals regenerative endodont...

AIM To investigate the effect of the radiographic and clinical quality of coronal restorations on the composition of the root canal flora of teeth with necrotic pulps and teeth with root fillings associated with apical periodontitis. METHODOLOGY Twenty-eight necrotic pulps and 35 root filled canals with signs of apical periodontitis were studied. Both the coronal filling (presence of radiogra...