The use of calcium hydroxide and mineral trioxide aggregate on apexification of a replanted tooth: a case report.
OBJECTIVE
To report the outcome of the endodontic treatment of a reimplanted central maxillary incisor with open apex after 8 years and 7 months of follow-up.


CONCLUSIONS
This case report presents the treatment of a right central maxillary incisor of an 8-year old white male patient with history of traumatic avulsion and immediate replantation. The endodontic therapy consisted of periodical changes of calcium hydroxide dressing and a definitive root canal filling with mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA). The treatment was successful without pathologies up to 7 years of follow-up. After the institution of orthodontic treatment a localized and late root resorption was noticed at the last radiographic examination (8 years and 7 months postoperative follow-up). Moreover, the use of MTA promoted a mild crown grey discoloration.
Jacobovitz
Marcos
M
Paulista Association of Dental Surgeons, São Carlos, Brazil. marcosjacobovitz@yahoo.com.br
de Pontes Lima
Regina Karla
RK
D000293:Adolescent; D017607:Aluminum Compounds / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D017610:Calcium Compounds / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002126:Calcium Hydroxide / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002648:Child; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004338:Drug Combinations; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery*; D009970:Orthodontics / Q000379:methods; D010087:Oxides / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012390:Root Canal Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D012391:Root Resorption / Q000517:prevention & control; D017640:Silicates / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014084:Tooth Avulsion / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D014075:Tooth Discoloration / Q000209:etiology; D014090:Tooth Replantation; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D017607:Aluminum Compounds; D017610:Calcium Compounds; D004338:Drug Combinations; D010087:Oxides; D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials; D017640:Silicates; C086631:mineral trioxide aggregate; D002126:Calcium Hydroxide