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Revascularization for a necrotic immature permanent lateral incisor: a case report and literature review
Author(s) -
Kottoor Jojo,
Velmurugan Natanasabapathy
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
international journal of paediatric dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.183
H-Index - 62
eISSN - 1365-263X
pISSN - 0960-7439
DOI - 10.1111/ipd.12000
Subject(s) - medicine , revascularization , dentistry , asymptomatic , maxillary lateral incisor , surgery , maxillary central incisor , myocardial infarction
Background Revascularization is a valuable treatment in immature necrotic teeth that allows the continuation of root development. Case Report This article describes the successful revascularization treatment of an immature maxillary lateral incisor that was initially diagnosed with apical periodontitis. The tooth was asymptomatic and functional clinically and radiographically during the follow‐up period of 5 years. Conclusion The follow‐up showed evidence of progressive thickening of the dentinal walls, development of root length and apical closure. The article also discusses the currently available literature regarding revascularization of immature permanent teeth.