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Revascularization versus MTA apexification for the treatment of necrotic permanent immature teeth

E. Garouachi, A. Kikly, A. Bouslama, N. Zokkar, N. Douki - Tunisia
Published in English in Tropical Dental Journal N° 186 - Volume 47 - Juin 2024 - 5-14   Article Open access  

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Abstract

Introduction: Endodontic treatments for necrotic immature permanent teeth, can vary significantly among endodontists. Traditionally, apexification has been the treatment of choice for immature teeth with necrotic pulp. However, regenerative endodontic treatments are gaining popularity and are introducing increasingly complex treatment protocols. This article aims to assess decision-making criteria between MTA apexification and revascularization and compare the outcomes of immature permanent teeth treated with these two techniques.
Case review: This report illustrates two cases of necrotic immature permanent teeth; one managed by MTA apexification and the other by revascularization where blood clot and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) were used as a scaffold. Through consistent follow-up reports up to one-year, ...

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