Abstract
Background: Root canal disinfection is considered critical for achieving successful regenerative endodontic procedures. Photo-activated disinfection is a novel disinfection method that can help to achieve the goal of regenerative endodontics. This article reports the clinical and radiographic results after single visit regenerative endodontics using photo-activated disinfection. Methods: An 8.5-year-old girl complained of fractured upper right central incisor. Pulp necrosis was diagnosed on the basis of clinical findings. The root canal was irrigated with sodium hypochlorite solution (1.5%) followed by saline. Then, the canal was dried with paper points. A combination of a photosensitizer solution and low power laser light were applied. EDTA solution was used as a final irrigant. Bleeding was induced, followed by placement of collagen resorbable matrix and white mineral trioxide aggregate. Two days later, the tooth was sealed and restored with permanent filling. Results: Clinical findings revealed no pain on percussion or palpation tests. Radiographic examination revealed an increase in root length, an increase of apical root thickness and apical closure at the 12-month follow-up period. Conclusion: Regenerative endodontics using photo-activated disinfection achieved successful outcomes in the necrotic immature permanent tooth.
Highlights
The term regenerative endodontic procedures (REPs) has been widely endorsed
This case report documents the successful application of a novel and innovative disinfection technique in regenerative endodontics for management of a necrotic immature permanent tooth in a single visit, a longer follow up period is recommended
1.5% NaOCl was effective in bacterial reduction of root canals as reported by Trevino et al
Summary
1. Gianluca Gambarini, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy Dario Di Nardo, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy. Any reports and responses or comments on the article can be found at the end of the article. Necrotic tooth, open apex, root canal disinfection. We added more justifications for our idea in the introduction and discussion sections as requested by the reviewer. Any further responses from the reviewers can be found at the end of the article
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