Revascularization of an Immature Necrotic Mandibular Second Molar Using Calcium Hydroxide: A 3-year Follow Up

Hanin Alsalhi^1, and Nasser Alkatheeri²

¹Restorative Dental Science Department, College of Dentistry, Qassim University, Qassim, Saudi Arabia

²Endodontic Department, National Guard Health Affair, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Hanin Alsalhi and Nasser Alkatheeri. Revascularization of an Immature Necrotic Mandibular Second Molar Using Calcium Hydroxide: A 3-year Follow Up. International Journal of Dental Sciences and Research. 2021; 9(1):15-19. doi: 10.12691/ijdsr-9-1-4

Abstract

Endodontic intervention in necrotic immature permanent teeth is usually a clinical challenge. With appropriate case selection and optimal disinfection, regenerative endodontic procedure (REP) can be effective and a desirable result can be obtained. In this report, an immature necrotic mandibular second molar had been treated by REP in two visits. In the first visit, a nonsetting calcium hydroxide was used as intracanal medication after irrigation with 1.5% (NaOCl). In the second visit, blood clots were created in the root canals. MTA was placed over the blood clots and the tooth was restored with a composite filling and stainless-steel crown. A clinical and radiographic follow up was performed for three years where the tooth was deemed a symptomatic with a complete root formation.

Keywords:
revascularization regenerative endodontic procedure Calcium hydroxide immature tooth

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