Apexification of a Traumatized Anterior Tooth with Calcium Enriched Mixture (CEM Cement) with one year follow up – A Case Report

Abstract

Artificial apical barrier technique for the management of blunder buss canals is being widely used in modern endodontics as compared to the conventional apexification using calcium hydroxide, which inturn is m uch time consuming. In addition to the current gold standard, MTA, a large number of novel materials are bein g studied and marketed world wide as pretty promising , effective , and less expensive alternatives for the sam e. This article describes the successful management of a traumatized and necrotic permanent maxillary central incisor with an open apex using artificial apical barrier technique with a novel endodontic material, Calcium Enriched Mixture ( CEM cement) in which remarkable healing of the periapical lesion could be achieved withi n 6 months. Key Word: Artificial Apical Barrier, Blunder Buss Canal, Calcium Enriched Mixture, CEM Cement