Pulp Revascularization

1. PULP REVASCULARIZATION OF
IMMATURE PERMANENT TOOTH
WITH NECROTIC PULP AND OPEN
APEX
DR. HOOR-E-JANNATH PRITY
OSD (ADDITIONAL), DGHS
DDS NON-RESIDENT, SYLHET MAG
OSMANI MEDICAL COLLEGE

2. INTRODUCTION
• Pulp revascularization is a
relatively new treatment
method for immature
necrotic permanent teeth.
• It induces continued root
formation and closure of
root apex.

3. CASE SELECTION
• Tooth with necrotic pulp and an
immature apex.
• Pulp space not needed for
post/core, final restoration.
• Compliant patient/ parent.
• Patients not allergic to
medications and antibiotics
necessary to complete
procedure.

4. Materials used for
irrigation
 Sodium hypochlorite
(1.5-3%)
 EDTA
 Normal saline

5. MATERIALS USED FOR DISINFECTION OF
CANAL
• Calcium hydroxide, or,
• Triple Antibiotic Paste

6. TRIPLE ANTIBIOTIC PASTE
• Made by mixing 1:1:1
Ciprofloxacin: Metronidazole:
Minocycline to a final
concentration of 1-5mg/ml.
• Alternatives to minocycline:
Clindamycin; Amoxicillin;
Cefaclor

7. FIRST APPOINTMENT
• Local anesthesia, Rubber
dam isolation and Access.
• Copious, gentle irrigation
with irrigating needle
positioned about 1mm from
root end, to minimize
cytotoxicity to stem cells in
the apical tissues.

8. FIRST APPOINTMENT (CONT.)
• Dry canals with paper points.
• Place calcium hydroxide or
low concentration of triple
antibiotic paste.
• Seal with 3-4mm of a
temporary restorative
material. Dismiss patient for
1-4 weeks.

9. SECOND APPOINTMENT (1-4 WEEKS AFTER FIRST VISIT)
• Anesthesia with 3%
mepivacaine without
vasoconstrictor, rubber
dam isolation.
• Copious, gentle irrigation
with 20ml of 17% EDTA.
• Dry with paper points.

10. SECOND APPOINTMENT (CONT.)
Create bleeding into
canal system by over-
instrumentation (pre-
curved K-file)
Stop bleeding at CEJ
Allow the blood to clot
Place MTA over the clot
Restore the tooth

11. FOLLOW-UP (6-, 12-, 24- MONTHS)
Clinical and Radiographic
examination
• No pain, soft tissue
swelling or sinus tract
(often observed between
first and second
appointments).
• Resolution of apical
radiolucency (often
observed 6-12 months
after treatment)

12. FOLLOW-UP
• Increased width of root walls
(this is generally observed
before apparent increase in
root length and often occurs
12-24 months after
treatment).
• Increased root length.
• Positive pulp vitality test
response.

13. MECHANISM OF PULP REVASCULARIZATION
• Evidences suggest that avulsed
immature permanent teeth can
be successfully revascularized
following reimplantation.
• In such cases, the necrotic but
infected pulp is believed to
have acted as a scaffold,
permitting the ingrowth of
tissue from the periapical area.

14. REQUIREMENTS FOR PULP
REVASCULARIZATION
• The stem cells arising from
dental papilla or apical
periodontium
• Remnants of Hertwig’s root
sheath
• An empty root canal space
free of bacteria
• Scaffold i.e., blood clot/ PRP

15. ADVANTAGES OF PULP REVASCULARIZATION
• Continued root development.
• Thickening of the dentinal walls.
• No risk of root fracture as in
case of apexification.
• Closure of root apex.
• Restoration of pulp vitality.

16. DISADVANTAGES OF PULP
REVASCULARIZATION
• Crown discoloration.
• Development of
resistant bacterial
strains.
• Allergic reaction to the
medication.

17. CAUSES OF UNFAVORABLE OUTCOMES
• Failure to induce any
bleeding; which might be
due to-
 Resolution of
inflammation
 Use of local anesthetics
with vasoconstrictors

18. CONCLUSION
• Teeth that have undergone pulp
revascularization have better
prognosis than teeth that
received apexification treatment.
• With thicker and longer roots,
risk of fracture of the tooth
decreases.
• This treatment modality should
be preferred to conventional
apexification procedure.

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