title: Apical closure of immature molar roots: a rare case report.
abstract: This is a rare case report of apexification in an immature permanent mandibular first molar. Calcium hydroxide was used for apical root closure of both the mesial and distal canals. Root closure occurred after 13 months following which obturation of the tooth was completed.
authors.affiliation: Senior Lecturer, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, Alapakkam main road Maduravoyal, Chennai, India.
authors.forename: Deepti
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: A
authors.affiliation: Postgraduate Student, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Meenakshi Ammal Dental college, Alapakkam main road, Maduravoyal, Chennai, India.
authors.forename: Shifa
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: S
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, Alapakkam main road, Maduravoyal, Chennai, India.
authors.forename: Muthu
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ms
authors.affiliation: Professor and Head, Department of Pediatric Dentistry Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, Alapakkam main road, Maduravoyal, Chennai, India.
authors.forename: Rathna
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Prabhu V
keywords: Calcium hydroxide; Immature permanent molar roots; Molar apexification; Pulpdent