The absence of a natural apical constriction in permanent tooth makes endodontic treatment a challenge. Traditionally, calcium hydroxide was used for inducing the formation of an apical barrier. Currently, mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) has shown promising results for apexification procedures. In an open apex, it is imperative to limit the MTA placement within the confines of the root canal f...

AIM The purpose was to present the frequency of periapical healing in first and second/third mandibular molars, after root-end resections sealed with a dentine-bonded resin composite. METHODOLOGY Root-end sealing of resected mandibular molar roots was made with dentine-bonded composite (Gluma-Retroplast) as a cover on the entire slightly hollowed root-end, in an attempt to prevent leakage. ...

OBJECTIVE The left-ventricular trans-apical access has become well established for trans-catheter aortic valve implantation, especially for patients in whom a retrograde trans-arterial implantation is contraindicated. We report on the short- and long-term implications of the apical-access-site-specific complications. METHODS Between June 2007 and August 2010, 143 patients were scheduled for t...

Apical surgery should be considered as the last treatment option and employed when conventional endodontic treatment does not provide the expected result. In teeth undergoing apical surgery, the type of retrograde filling material is one of the factors interfering with the repair of periapical tissues. The material in intimate contact with the periapical tissues plays a fundamental role in the ...

The objective of this study was to determine the effect of demineralization of resected root ends on the temporal and qualitative healing of the dentoalveolar (apical attachment apparatus) and alveolar (osseous) tissues in the excisional wound site created during periradicular surgery. Root end resections to orthograde gutta-percha obturations were performed on the mandibular premolars of six m...

BACKGROUND Mature teeth with chronic apical abscesses characterized by intermittent discharge of pus through an associated sinus tract. This communication between oral mucosa and periapical inflammation is challenging for the sealing ability of root canal obturation material. Therefore, the study aim was to compare the outcomes of endodontic treatment using mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) ceme...

BACKGROUND The prevalence of apical periodontitis in diabetes mellitus patients is high. The altered immunity in diabetes affects the healing process of periapical tissue. Single visit endodontic treatment has shown to increase the periapical healing rate with better patient compliance. Hence the present study aims at evaluating the clinical and radiographic healing outcome of single visit endo...

Introduction : The traditional treatment of immature permanent teeth with necrotic pulp involves creating an apical barrier by using calcium hydroxide or MTA plug for extended period time. A novel therapeutic approach called regenerative endodontic procedures (REP) is used to allow root development continue. Aim To investigate the response and REP a modified clinical protocol involving minimal ...