title: Apexification in non-vital teeth with immature roots: report of two cases.
abstract: Apexification is a method of inducing apical closure for non-vital immature permanent teeth. During this treatment a mineralized barrier is induced [with long term calcium hydroxide (CH) treatment]; or artificially created [with mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) plug]. This article describes two cases of apexification in immature necrotic teeth treated with these two different techniques. After 6 years of follow-up, clinical and radiographic control showed that both treatments were successful.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dentistry, Pontificial Catholic University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
authors.forename: Rogério Vieira
authors.initials: RV
authors.lastname: Silva
authors.affiliation: Department of Dentistry, Pontificial Catholic University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
authors.forename: Frank Ferreira
authors.initials: FF
authors.lastname: Silveira
authors.affiliation: Department of Dentistry, Pontificial Catholic University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
authors.forename: Eduardo
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Nunes
keywords: Apexification; Apical plug; Calcium Hydroxide; MTA; Mineral Trioxide Aggregate