RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Root canal revascularization. The beginning of a new era in endodontics
JF Saudi Medical Journal
JO Saudi Med J
FD Prince Sultan Military Medical City
SP 429
OP 434
VO 35
IS 5
A1 Alrahabi, Mothanna K.
A1 Ali, Mahmoud M.
YR 2014
UL http://smj.org.sa/content/35/5/429.abstract
AB Endodontic management of immature anterior teeth with necrotic pulps is a great challenge. Although there are different treatment procedures to deal with this problem such as apexification by using calcium hydroxide dressings or applying a barrier of mineral trioxide aggregate and gutta-percha obturation, the outcomes are still unsatisfactory and the root might still be weak. Recently, a new treatment protocol by revascularization of immature non-vital, infected teeth was introduced to regenerate dental structure and complete the root maturation. However, larger case series with longer follow-up periods are required to accept revascularization as the standard protocol for management of immature non-vital, infected teeth. In this review, we discuss the concept of root canal revascularization, revascularization mechanisms, and the structure of the regenerated tissues.