title: Clinical considerations for regenerative endodontic procedures.
abstract: The management of a tooth with incomplete root maturation and a necrotic pulp is an endodontic and a restorative challenge. Apexification procedures alone leave the tooth in a weakened state and at risk for reinfection. Regenerative endodontic procedures potentially offer advantages, including the possibility of hard tissue deposition and continued root development. Case studies have reported regeneration of human pulplike tissues in vivo, but there is no protocol that reliably regenerates pulplike tissue. This article summarizes historical, current, and future regenerative treatment approaches.
authors: BioMatRx, LLC, 5775 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 700, Minneapolis, MN 55416, USA. geislerendo@me.com
authors: Todd M
authors: TM
authors: Geisler
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D056624:Apexification / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D003782:Dental Pulp / Q000098:blood supply / Q000503:physiopathology*; D003790:Dental Pulp Necrosis / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D018579:Patient Selection; D012038:Regeneration / Q000502:physiology*; D023822:Tissue Engineering / Q000379:methods*; D019227:Tooth Apex / Q000503:physiopathology*
chemical_list: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents