Abstract
Aim: Aim of this paper was to present the therapeutical approaches to the management of the immature apex and discuss the evolution of materials and techniques. Methods: A Medline search was performed limited to human studies published. The keywords searched were apexogenesis, apexification, pulp regeneration, revascularization. Results: Apexogenesis and apexification techniques using Calcium hydroxide or MTA give a high succes rate. Recent regeneration procedures may be helpful for apexification in non vital elements. Conclusion: Calcium hydroxide is the gold standard material used in apexogenesis and apexification. New technologies are promoting the growing interest in strategies used for vitality preservation and pulp regeneration.
| Translated title of the contribution | Apexification, apexogenesis and regenerative endodontic procedures: A review of the literature |
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| Original language | Italian |
| Pages (from-to) | 375-389 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| Journal | Minerva Stomatologica |
| Volume | 63 |
| Issue number | 11-12 |
| Publication status | Published - Nov 1 2014 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Oral Surgery
- Surgery