Root canal revascularization. The beginning of a new era in endodontics.
Endodontic management of immature anterior teeth with necrotic pulps is a great challenge. Although there are different treatment procedures to deal with this problem such as apexification by using calcium hydroxide dressings or applying a barrier of mineral trioxide aggregate and gutta-percha obturation, the outcomes are still unsatisfactory and the root might still be weak. Recently, a new treatment protocol by revascularization of immature non-vital, infected teeth was introduced to regenerate dental structure and complete the root maturation. However, larger case series with longer follow-up periods are required to accept revascularization as the standard protocol for management of immature non-vital, infected teeth. In this review, we discuss the concept of root canal revascularization, revascularization mechanisms, and the structure of the regenerated tissues.
Department of Restorative Dental Science, College of Dentistry, Taibah University, PO Box 2898, Al Madinah AlMunawwarah 43353, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Tel/Fax. +966 (14) 8384145. E-mail: dr.rahabi@gmail.com / mrahabi@taibahu.edu.sa.
Mothanna K
MK
Alrahabi
Mahmoud M
MM
Ali
D004708:Endodontics; D006801:Humans; D012390:Root Canal Therapy