Apexification of non-vital central incisors with wide open apices using biodentine for inducing artificial apical plug


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Case Report

Author :

Kavita Dube, Soumya Shukla, Bonny Paul, Charu Kapur

Volume :

1

Issue :

1

Abstract :

This article reports the treatment of seven traumatized non-vital central incisors in four patients by apexification with Biodentine after placement of a suitable intracanal medicament (Metapex/Triple antibiotic paste) for 15 days. The teeth were obturated in the same appointment. The patients were recalled at intervals of 3 months, 6 months and one year. All teeth were asymptomatic after a follow up of one year and showed radiographic signs of healing. Based on the existing literature and our present cases, Biodentine can be used efficiently for apexification procedure. However, long-term clinical trials and investigations are further required.

Keyword :

Apexification, MTA, BioDenitine, Open apices