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Treatment of large periapical lesions by inserting a drainage tube into the root canal
Author(s) -
Tsurumachi Tamotsu,
Saito Tsuyoshi
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
dental traumatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.82
H-Index - 81
eISSN - 1600-9657
pISSN - 1600-4469
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-9657.1995.tb00678.x
Subject(s) - root canal , tube (container) , drainage , dentistry , medicine , materials science , biology , composite material , ecology
Long‐term drainage and depressurization is performed by inserting a stainless steel tube into the root canal of teeth with persisting periapical exudation. This article presents 2 cases of large periapical lesions showing a complete healing of bone after the drainage tube procedure. The tube allows lasting drainage, relieves the pressure and modifies the local apical environment so the host defense mechanism can exert repair process.