title: Apical closure in the presence of pulpal necrosis: report of two cases.
abstract: This article reports apical closure in two cases in which necrotic pulps were present and no endodontic treatment was performed prior to closure. Possible mechanisms for the occurrence are suggested.
authors.forename: W G
authors.initials: WG
authors.lastname: Schindler
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Schwartz
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003751:Dental Fistula / Q000503:physiopathology; D003790:Dental Pulp Necrosis / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor; D008297:Male; D010485:Periapical Periodontitis / Q000503:physiopathology; D012390:Root Canal Therapy; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000503:physiopathology; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000254:growth & development / Q000503:physiopathology*