Revascularization Of Immature Teeth Research Articles

Cytotoxic, migration, and angiogenic effects of intracanal irrigants on cells involved in revascularization of immature teeth

ObjectiveTo evaluate protocols of root canal irrigation and dentin pretreatment in a cell culture model simulating immature teeth. Cytotoxic, migration, and angiogenic effects of Sodium hypochlorite associated with EDTA (NaOCl/EDTA), NaOCl associated with Smear Clear (NaOCl/SC), and QMix were compared. DesignThree roots of mandibular first premolars had their length and root canal diameter standardized. Root canals were irrigated, and the resulting solutions were diluted in culture medium. Sulforhodamine B (SRB) assay was performed with apical papilla cells and with endothelial cells (HUVECs) to assess cytotoxicity. Polarity index and migration assays of apical papilla cells and sprouting of HUVECs were evaluated. Data were analyzed by ANOVA and Tukey post-hoc tests (p < .05). ResultsIn apical papilla cells, NaOCl/SC and QMix promoted higher cytotoxicity, decreased fraction of elongated cells, and had lower migration speed and shorter migration distance of cells compared to NaOCl/EDTA. Also, HUVECs treated with NaOCl/SC and QMix showed decreased tubule formation in comparison with NaOCl/EDTA. ConclusionsNaOCl/SC and QMix showed unfavorable biological responses of cells involved in revascularization in comparison to NaOCl/EDTA. Further studies with other intracanal irrigants should be performed to improve the balance of root canal disinfection with biological responses.

Revascularization of an immature tooth with a necrotic pulp using platelet‐rich fibrin: a case report

To discuss the clinical and radiological outcome of a revascularization procedure in an immature tooth with a necrotic pulp using platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), a second-generation platelet concentrate. A 7-year-old male reported with pain in the maxillary anterior region as a result of the injury to his immature right maxillary central incisor tooth. After preparation of the access cavity, the necrotic pulp was removed and the canal irrigated using 5.25% sodium hypochlorite solution. The canal was then dried and packed with triantibiotic paste for 3weeks. After removal of the antibiotic paste, a 5mL sample of whole venous blood was drawn from the patient's forearm to prepare PRF. The freshly prepared PRF was condensed in the canal until the cementoenamel junction. Three millimetres of white MTA was placed directly over the PRF clot. Three days later, the tooth was restored using a permanent restoration. At 7-, 12- and 15-month recall, the tooth was asymptomatic with no sensitivity to percussion or palpation. At 12- and 15-month follow-up, the tooth responded positively to cold and an electric pulp test, and similarly to adjacent lateral incisor and canine teeth. Radiographic examination demonstrated continued thickening of root canal walls, root lengthening and apical closure. Platelet-rich fibrin might serve as a potentially ideal scaffold in revascularization of immature permanent teeth with necrotic pulps as it is rich in growth factors, enhances cellular proliferation and differentiation, and acts as a matrix for tissue ingrowth.

미성숙영구치의 복합항생제 적용에 의한 변색의 처치: 증례보고

괴사된 미성숙영구치의 치수치료에 있어서 치수의 재혈관화를 통해 치근단 발육 및 치근형성을 지속하려는 개념이 소개됨으로써 현재 미성숙영구치의 치수치료의 대안으로 제시되고 있다. 이러한 치근단 염증을 가진 미성숙 영구치의 재혈관화를 위해서는 가장 중요한 것이 근관내 감염된 부분을 확실히 제거하는 살균(disinfection)이다. 근관 내 감염은 여러 세균의 복합작용으로 일어나기 때문에 철저한 살균에 사용되는 약제의 조합은 다양한 범위의 균주를 모두 제거 가능해야한다. Metronidazole(MN), ciprofloxacin(CF), minocycline(MC)의 세 가지 복합항생제가 약제로 사용되고 있으나 이 복합항생제 적용 후 치관변색을 일으키는 사례가 보고되고 있다. 이러한 치관변색은 항생제의 성분 중 MC에 의한 것으로 여겨지고 있으며, 본 증례에서는 복합항생제 적용에 의해 야기된 치관변색의 증례를 소개하고 이를 표백술로 처치하여 최종 수복한 증례를 보고하였다. 복합항생제 적용을 통해 미성숙영구치의 치수치료에 새로운 패러다임을 제시한 것은 분명하지만 치관변색 등의 부작용이 있음을 인지하고 치관변색을 사전에 예방하고 최소화하기 위해 다양한 방법이 강구되어야 할 것이다. The concept of revascularization of necrotic pulps regained interest and became an alternative conservative treatment option for young permanent teeth with immature roots. Revascularization of immature teeth with apical periodontitis depends mainly on disinfection of the canal. Since the infection of the root canal system is considered to be polymicrobial, a combination of drugs would be needed to treat the diverse flora. A triple antibiotic mixture of metronidazole, ciprofloxacin, and minocycline was used as an intracanal medicament. However, discoloration was developed after applying the triple antibiotic mixture. It is believed that the marked discoloration is related to the use of minocycline. The aim of this article was to present cases of coronal discoloration after triple antibiotic therapy in immature tooth and was treated with bleaching technique to control coronal discoloration. In conclusion, revascularization by using triple antibiotics promotes a paradigm shift in treating endodontically involved permanent teeth. However, we should understand that triple antibiotics containing minocycline induces tooth discoloration. Further research to prevent coronal discoloration should be investigated and suggested for the safe use of triple antibiotics.

Revascularization after cryopreservation and autotransplantation of immature and mature apicoectomized teeth.

Autotransplantation of immature teeth can have a success rate of almost 98% if the tooth is atraumatically transplanted from the donor site to a suitable acceptor site and the extraoral time is kept to a minimum. When the tooth cannot be transplanted immediately, cryopreservation and storage in a tooth bank offer new possibilities for autotransplantation. However, the effect of cryopreservation on the revascularization of transplanted teeth is still unknown. The purpose of this study was to examine revascularization in immature teeth that have an open apex and in mature teeth that have had the apex cut. The study was carried out on 16 teeth in 2 dogs; 8 teeth were removed and immediately transplanted to the contralateral position and 8 teeth were cryopreserved and transplanted 1 week later. The results show that: (1) teeth can revascularize after autotransplantation if the original pulp tissue is removed at the time of extraction, (2) there is no significant difference in the amount of revascularization between teeth stored in a tooth bank for 7 days and those immediately transplanted without freezing, and (3) there is no difference in the ingrowth of new pulpal tissue between mature apicoectomized teeth and immature teeth.