title: Stepwise Excavation Allows Apexogenesis in Permanent Molars with Deep Carious Lesions and Incomplete Root Formation.
abstract: This study evaluated the stepwise excavation technique in 138 permanent molars with deep carious lesions and incomplete root formation within a 24-month clinical and radiographic follow-up period. In 96.7% of the cases, success was observed (no pain, integrity of restoration margins, absence of radiographic alterations and apexogenesis). The cases of failure (3.3%) were due to the loss of the temporary restoration. In conclusion, the stepwise excavation is a promising technique for permanent teeth with deep carious lesions and incomplete root formation as a minimally invasive approach because it allows the preservation of pulp vitality and occurrence of apexogenesis.
authors.affiliation: Barcelona University, Barcelona, Spain.
authors.forename: Patrícia
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Hernandéz-Gatón
authors.forename: César Ruiz
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Serrano
authors.forename: Paulo
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Nelson Filho
authors.forename: Esther Ruiz
authors.initials: ER
authors.lastname: De Castañeda
authors.forename: Marília P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Lucisano
authors.forename: Raquel A B da
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Silva
authors.forename: Léa A B da
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Silva
mesh_terms: D056624:Apexification; D003731:Dental Caries; D003737:Dental Cavity Preparation; D003804:Dentin; D006801:Humans; D008963:Molar