title: Evidenced-based review of clinical studies on the root apex.
abstract: The practice of endodontics requires expertise in a number of clinical domains in order to reliably treat or prevent the development of apical periodontitis. In this topic area, we review clinical studies that focus on issues related to the apex of the root canal system. This might include anatomic studies or outcome studies. In this year, we review a recently published case series evaluating obturation of immature teeth with mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA).
mesh_terms: D017607:Aluminum Compounds; D017610:Calcium Compounds; D002126:Calcium Hydroxide; D004338:Drug Combinations; D055094:Evidence-Based Dentistry; D006801:Humans; D009819:Office Visits; D010087:Oxides; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials; D012389:Root Canal Obturation / Q000379:methods*; D017640:Silicates; D019227:Tooth Apex / Q000254:growth & development*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: 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