Regenerative endodontic therapy with chlorhexidine
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Sciences and Academic Research - Year 2020, Vol 1, Issue 03
Abstract
Introduction: Traumaticinjuriesinthepermanentteethwith immature root formation can causethe accumulationofdentinandrootmaturationtostop.Endodontictreatmentsofimmatureteethoftenhaveacomplexanduncertainprognosis.Inthiscasereport,itisintendedtopresentrevascularizationtherapy using2%chlorhexidinegelinstead ofantibioticpaste.Case report: Mandibular second premolar tooth that is infected owing to decay of the 9-year-old girl was restored by applying revascularization therapy.One-year of follow-up, an increase in root thickness, root development continued and the formation of new dentin were observed.Conclusion: It is thought that revascularization therapy performed by using 2% chlorhexidine gel as an antibacterial agent may be an alternative to conventional apexification therapy for immature teeth.
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Hasan Hüseyin Sancak*, Aslı Patır Münevveroğlu
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