Apical Closure of Immature Molar Roots: A Rare Case Report

JOURNAL TITLE: International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry

Author
1. S Shifa
2. A Deepti
3. Prabhu V Rathna
ISSN
0974-7052
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1010
Volume
2
Issue
1
Publishing Year
2008
Pages
4
Author Affiliations
    1. Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, Alapakkam main road Maduravoyal, Chennai, India
    1. Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Meenakshi Ammal Dental college, Alapakkam main road, Maduravoyal, Chennai, India
    1. Department of Pediatric Dentistry Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, Alapakkam main road, Maduravoyal, Chennai, India
  • Article keywords
    Molar apexification, Calcium hydroxide, Immature permanent molar roots, Pulpdent

    Abstract

    This is a rare case report of apexification in an immature permanent mandibular first molar. Calcium hydroxide was used for apical root closure of both the mesial and distal canals. Root closure occurred after 13 months following which obturation of the tooth was completed.

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