Apexification with the use of calcium hydroxide

Authors

  • Raihana Nahar Dept. of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University
  • Farhana Chowdhury Assstant Professor, Department of Oral anatomy and physiology, Bangladesh Dental College
  • Mohammad Khursheed Alam Senior Lecturer, Orthodontic Unit School of Dental Sciences, Health Campus, University Sains Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v11i2.11483

Keywords:

Permanent tooth, Open apex, Ca (OH)2, Calcific barrier, Apexification

Abstract

After traumatic injuries the pulps of young permanent teeth often necrose. This occurs most commonly in the permanent maxillary incisors leaving the teeth with incomplete radicular development and open apices. In these cases treatment is aimed at promoting complete apical closure. At a later date a complete filling of the root canal is carried out in order to prevent inflammatory stimulators affecting the periapex. Apexification is a method of treatment intended to induce formation of a calcific barrier in an immaturely developed or pulpless tooth. The intent of apexification is to attain narrowing of the canal or closure of the apex. Apexification is indicated in young patients, for reasons such as trauma, fracture or caries involving the pulp require root canal treatment prior to the apex fully developing and closing.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v11i2.11483

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 11 No. 02 April 2012: 143-147

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Published

2012-07-31

How to Cite

Nahar, R., Chowdhury, F., & Alam, M. K. (2012). Apexification with the use of calcium hydroxide. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 11(2), 143–147. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v11i2.11483

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 2 (2012)

Section

Case Reports

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