World J Clin Med Case Rep | Volume 2, Issue 1 | Case Report | Open Access

Endodontic Re-treatment with Calcium Hydroxide Apexification

Malakar S¹, Vishal G^2* and Aamna R³

¹Department of Dentistry, DEIC at Medinipur Medical College and Hospital, India
²Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Institute of Dental Sciences, India
³Department of Dentistry, Sri Ram Murti Smarak Institute of Medical Sciences, India

^*Correspondance to: Gaurav Vishal 

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Abstract

The procedure of apexification includes the mineralized apical barrier formation and here it has been done with calcium hydroxide paste, owing to its healing properties. This clinical report presents a case of 14 years old female patient reported with a chief complaint of pain in upper front tooth region for 2 months and revealed the history of trauma 4 years back, clinical examination showed discolored tooth in relation to 21 which was tender on percussion. Radiographic examination revealed the history of faulty Root Canal Treatment (RCT) and relatively short root with open apex associated with periapical radiolucency. Calcium hydroxide apexification was planned followed by subsequent endodontic treatment. Beginning of apical barrier formation was noticed after 3 months, and the barrier was appeared to be accomplished by 12 months. Clinical and radiographic examinations after 1 year follow up defined the success of the treatment.

Keywords:

Apexification; Calcium hydroxide; Hertwig’s epithelial root sheath; Endodontic treatment; Immature permanent teeth

Citation:

Malakar S, Vishal G, Aamna R. Endodontic Re-treatment with Calcium Hydroxide Apexification. World J Clin Med Case Rep. 2024; 2(1): 1007..