Journal of Case Reports in Dental Medicine
Vol 5, No 2 (2023)

Treatment option in immature permanent teeth with acute apical abscess a case report

Hurint, Theresia PL. (Unknown)
Natsir, Nurhayaty (Unknown)
Dwiandhany, Wahyuni S. (Unknown)
Nugroho, Juni J. (Unknown)
Hikmah, Noor (Unknown)
Trilaksana, Aries C. (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 May 2023

Abstract

Objective: This case report aims to describe the treatment of open apex on maxillary incisors by performing an apical plug with MTA to induce the formation of a calcified barrier.Method: A 7-year-old female was referred with a fracture on upper right front tooth. Intraoral examination showed fracture on maxillary right central incisor with swollen gums in labial region. Periapical radiograph revealed a wide root canal with open apex and radiolucency. The diagnosis was pulpal necrosis with acute apical abscess.Results: Traumatized immature permanent teeth can cause pulpal necrosis, which can progress to an acute apical abscess. This condition will stop root development and open apex.Conclusion: Treatment of immature

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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 ...