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Endodontic retreatment of maxillary incisors previously treated with a conventional apexification protocol: A case report
Author(s) -
Kahler Bill
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
australian endodontic journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.703
H-Index - 34
eISSN - 1747-4477
pISSN - 1329-1947
DOI - 10.1111/j.1747-4477.2011.00294.x
Subject(s) - apexification , mineral trioxide aggregate , dentistry , root canal , medicine , periodontitis , coronal plane , calcium hydroxide , endodontic retreatment , orthodontics , maxillary central incisor , chemical engineering , engineering , radiology
This case reports on the treatment of an immature tooth initially treated with calcium hydroxide apexification techniques. When the patient subsequently sought treatment for aesthetic concerns, the presence of apical periodontitis required revision of the endodontic procedure. Resolution of the periapical radiolucency was evident at a 12‐month review. The use of mineral trioxide aggregate as an apical filling material and restoration with chemically cured composite resin extending into the coronal third of the root may prevent further contamination of the root canal system and strengthen the tooth.