Apexification in a nonvital tooth by control of infection.
Incomplete formation of roots in permanent dentition because of death of the pulps is fairly common. Various pastes are used in apexification procedures. It has been suggested that minimum mechanical intervention and removal of infection alone may be sufficient. A case is reported in which this was observed.
D002648:Child; D003787:Dental Pulp Devitalization; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000502:physiology; D008297:Male; D009805:Odontogenesis; D010508:Periodontal Abscess / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010518:Periodontitis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012390:Root Canal Therapy; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000502:physiology*