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