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Periradicular healing and apical closure of a non‐vital tooth in the presence of bacterial contamination
Author(s) -
GUTMANN J. L.,
FAVA L. R. G.
Publication year - 1992
Publication title -
international endodontic journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.988
H-Index - 119
eISSN - 1365-2591
pISSN - 0143-2885
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2591.1992.tb00762.x
Subject(s) - calcium hydroxide , dentistry , contamination , closure (psychology) , incisor , medicine , biology , chemistry , market economy , ecology , economics
Summary This case report addresses the periradicular tissue response and root‐end closure of a maxillary central incisor in the presence of bacterial contamination. The implications for the control of bacteria through the use of calcium hydroxide and/or systemic antibiotic coverage are considered in the light of scientific evidence and clinical treatment.