Management of Open Apex in Permanent Teeth with Biodentine

Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 2

Abstract

Biodentine 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.

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Abu-Hussein Muhamad, Azzaldeen Abdulgani, Mai Abdulgani, Chlorokostas Georges, Jabareen Ayah

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  • EP ID EP592004
  • DOI 10.9790/0853-160203135140.
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Abu-Hussein Muhamad, Azzaldeen Abdulgani, Mai Abdulgani, Chlorokostas Georges, Jabareen Ayah (2017). Management of Open Apex in Permanent Teeth with Biodentine. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS), 16(2), 135-140. https://www.europub.co.uk/articles/-A-592004