Open AccessOutcomes of an alternative cervical sealing material in traumatized immature teeth subjected to pulp revascularization: a case series
Author(s) -
Marina Carvalho Prado,
Ana Carolina C.L. Cerqueira-Neto,
Andréa Cardoso Pereira,
Brenda Paula Figueiredo de Almeida Gomes,
Caio Cézar Randi Ferraz,
José Flávio Affonso de Almeida,
Marina Angélica Marciano,
Adriana de Jesus Soares
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
rsbo./rsbo
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1984-5685
pISSN - 1806-7727
DOI - 10.21726/rsbo.v18i1.1468
Subject(s) - dentistry , medicine , pulp (tooth) , revascularization , root canal , calcium hydroxide , pulp capping , chlorhexidine , surgery , chemical engineering , psychiatry , myocardial infarction , engineering
Pulp revascularization is a viable and effective treatment for immature necrotic teeth. The purpose of this case series was to report the outcomes of pulp revascularization using an alternative cervical sealing material (composed by calcium hydroxide, 2% chlorhexidine gel, and zinc oxide), which showed an acceptable clinical and radiographic performance in further indications, such as root canal filling and root resorptions. Case report: We selected seven traumatized immature permanent maxillary central incisors with crown fracture, extrusive luxation, and pulp necrosis. For pulp revascularization, we followed four main steps: passive decontamination, three-week interappointment dressing, scaffold, and cervical sealing. The cervical sealing was carried out with the association of calcium hydroxide, 2% chlorhexidine gel, and zinc oxide in a proportion of 2:1:2. The follow-up period was 24 months. We classified pulp revascularization outcomes as complete healing, incomplete healing, or failure. All cases showed complete healing.