Assessment of a New Apexification Method for Patients Presenting a Non Vital Immature Tooth

Summary

Pulp necrosis is one of the main complication of dental trauma. When it happens on an immature tooth, pulp necrosis implies a lack of root maturation and apical closure. A therapy called apexification is required to induce the formation of a calcified apical barrier allowing a permanent and hermetic root filling.The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy of a new apexification method using Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA®) with the reference treatment based on calcium hydroxide repeated stimulations.

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Start

2007-05

Primary completion

2010-11

Completion

2011-05

Publications

• Results Beslot-Neveu A, Bonte E, Baune B, Serreau R, Aissat F, Quinquis L, Grabar S, Lasfargues JJ. Mineral trioxyde aggregate versus calcium hydroxide in apexification of non vital immature teeth: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials. 2011 Jul 13;12:174. doi: 10.1186/1745-6215-12-174.

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