REGENERATIVE ENDODONTICS IN NECROTIC IMMATURE TOOTH- A MYTH OR REALITY: A CASE REPORT WITH TWELVE MONTHS FOLLOW UP

Dr. Mohamad Arshid Khanday*, Dr. Anisa Nabi, Dr. Mohammad Muzamil Khan, Dr. Afreen Kauser MDS

ABSTRACT

Regenerative Endodontic Procedures (REPs) have been defined as biologically based procedures designed to replace damaged structures, including dentin and root structures, as well as cells of the pulp–dentin complex. Endodontic management of immature permanent teeth with necrotic pulps is both a clinical problem for dental practitioners and a public health care problem. Although it is feasible to perform apexification procedures, the long-term survival of these teeth is questionable due to thin, incompletely formed dentinal walls. Regenerative endodontic procedures have emerged as a viable treatment alternative for these teeth.

Keywords: Apexification, Immature tooth, maturogenesis, necrotic pulp, open apex, regenerative endodontics.