Endodontic management of open apex using Biodentine as a novel apical matrix.
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2014-07
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Aim: Endodontic management of open apex using Biodentine as an apical matrix.
Summary: An immature tooth with pulpal necrosis and periapical pathology imposes a great
difficulty to the endodontist. Endodontic treatment options for such teeth consist of conventional
apexification procedure with and without apical barriers. Biodentineā¢ is new calcium silicate
based cement that exhibits physical and chemical properties similar to those described for
certain Portland cement derivatives. This article demonstrates the use of the newer material,
Biodentine as an apical matrix barrier in root end apexification procedure. This case reports
present apexification and successful healing with the use of Biodentine as an apical barrier
matrix.
Conclusion: Apexification in one step using an apical plug of Biodentine can be considered
a predictable treatment and may be an alternative to mineral trioxide aggregate apexification.
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Apexification, apical barrier, Biodentine, periradicular healing
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Khetarpal Ambica, Chaudhary Sarika, Talwar Sangeeta, Verma Mahesh. Endodontic management of open apex using Biodentine as a novel apical matrix. Indian Journal of Dental Research. 2014 Jul-Aug; 25(4): 513-516.