Journal of Case Reports in Dental Medicine
Vol 1, No 3 (2019)

Regenerative endodontics on immature permanent teeth with wide open apex: a case report

Nugroho, Juni J. (Unknown)
Saputra, Yennata (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Sep 2019

Abstract

Objective: Immature permanent teeth with open apex can be challenging in endodontic treatment along with its restoration. Several treatment options were available such as apexification, apical barrier technique and regenerative endodontics. This case report aims to describe regenerative endodontics approach in the treatment of immature permanent teeth with wide open apex (blunderbuss) in the maxillary central incisors.Methods: A 9-year-old female referred to Dental Hospital Department of Conservative with chief complaint of fractured upper central incisors due to trauma. Regenerative endodontics procedure was performed on both teeth with calcium hydroxide as intra-canal medicament.Results: The treatment was considered successful with no clinical signs or symptoms, complete apex closure and increased root wall thickness and root length as seen on follow-up radiograph.Conclusion: Regenerative endodontics is the first-choice treatment for immature teeth with pulp necrosis and produce a satisfying clinical outcomes.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jcrdm

Publisher

Subject

Dentistry Health Professions

Description

Journal of Case Reports in Dental Medicine is a peer-reviewed, Open Access journal that publishes case reports and case series in all areas of dentistry, medical, including periodontal diseases, dental implants, oral pathology, as well as oral and maxillofacial surgery, pedodontics, conservative ...