title: Calcium hydroxide as an interim treatment dressing.
abstract: A case involving the demineralization of osseous matrix surrounding an intact, necrotic lateral incisor undergoing orthodontic therapy is presented. The treatment involved calcium hydroxide as an interim treatment dressing in conjunction with endodontic therapy. Mechanisms involved in repair are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Endodontics, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA.
authors.forename: W C
authors.initials: WC
authors.lastname: Cliff
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Ricupito
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002126:Calcium Hydroxide / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D007180:Incisor; D010485:Periapical Periodontitis / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D012388:Root Canal Irrigants; D012390:Root Canal Therapy / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D012388:Root Canal Irrigants; D002126:Calcium Hydroxide