Open AccessAPEXIFICATION USING MODIFIED INTERNAL MATRIX CONCEPT
Author(s) -
Rinee Khanna,
Saumya Navit,
Suleman Khan
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
university journal of dental sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2395-5090
DOI - 10.21276/ujds.2020.6.1.15
Subject(s) - apexification , mineral trioxide aggregate , dentistry , calcium hydroxide , biocompatible material , matrix (chemical analysis) , permanent teeth , apex (geometry) , materials science , chemistry , medicine , biomedical engineering , anatomy , composite material
Immature roots with necrotic pulps in young permanent teeth are characterized by wide root canals with open apex and thin walls. Treatment of such teeth poses a great challenge. Traditionally such teeth were treated by apexification using calcium hydroxide and more recently by apical barrier technique using MTA apical plug. It is advised to use a resorbable and biocompatible apical matrix in cases involving MTA for careful condensation of the material in the apical region. This case report presents a successful outcome of apexification with the combined use of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate as an apical barrier and collagen membrane as an internal matrix.