Efficacy of Treatment Approaches for Immature Permanent Teeth with Pulp Necrosis
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Description: Regenerative endodontic treatment of immature teeth is now advocated as first treatment choice for immature teeth with pulp necrosis. Traditionally, calcium hydroxide apexification and more recently MTA apical barrier techniques are alternative approaches. A disadvantage of these approaches is no further root development and a belief that calcium hydroxide may weaken teeth. The veracity of that claim will be examined. Clinical outcomes regarding resolution of signs and symptoms of infection are similar for all approaches. Immature teeth with pulp necrosis treated with REPs generally show further root maturation although the results are variable. Furthermore, patient-based criteria such as tooth discoloration, indications for changing the treatment option, and number of treatment appointments are all important parameters for discussion before electing the appropriate treatment plan for the management of immature teeth with pulp necrosis. Recommendations for which treatment approach are dependent on aesthetic requirements and stage of root development.
- Describe the parameters of success in the treatment of immature teeth
- Evaluate patient and clinician based outcome measures.
- Evaluate the efficacy of three treatment approaches for immature permanent teeth with pulp necrosis
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Bill Kahler, DClinDent., Ph.D.
Bill is a full-time Endodontist and an honorary Clinical Professor at the University of Sydney. He has a DClinDent in Endodontics from the University of Adelaide and a PhD from the University of Sydney. He is a Board member and Treasurer of the International Association of Dental Traumatology. Bill has published 80 papers in international dental, material science and engineering journals. Bill is a contributing author for 6 book chapters on renarrative endodontics, endodontic outcomes, vital pulp therapy, and dental trauma, including the iconic North American and European texts, “Pathways of the Pulp” and the “Textbook and Color Atlas of Traumatic Injuries to the Teeth”.
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Bill Kahler, DClinDent., Ph.D.
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