Abstract :
Trauma or deep caries in the immature tooth can result in pulp necrosis with open apex which can pose a significant endodontic and restorative challenge. Aim of endodontic treatment in such cases is to form an apical barrier or a stop against which obturating material can be condensed. This technique is termed as Apexification. For a long time, calcium hydroxide was the only material used in the apexification procedure. Despite its popularity for the apexification procedure, Ca(OH), therapy has some inherent disadvantages, including variability of treatment time, unpredictability of apical closure, difficulty in patient follow-up, and delayed treatment. In recent times, interest has centered on the use of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) for apexification. MTA allows for an immediate apical barrier to be formed and thus immediate obturation of the root canal system. This case report presents cases showing single step apexification with the use of MTA as an apical closure material.
Keyword :
Apexification, Mineral Trioxide Aggregate, Single visit Apexification