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Regenerative endodontic procedures (REPs) have become a biologically based approach for treating immature teeth with
necrotic pulp and open apices. They provide an alternative to traditional apexification techniques. Some goals of pulp
revascularization include restoring blood flow and continuing root development. This method has become a prominent
alternative, with various treatment protocols available in the scientific literature. The field ofregenerating tissues, rather than
replacing them with artificial materials, is gaining attention in health sciences. This article reviews the current approach topulp
revascularization and outlines its methods, highlighting the potential for pulp regeneration to become a routine dental
procedure in pediatric dentistry.
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formation through a straightforward method and
improves the prognosis for treated teeth. In promoting
root elongation and thickening, revascularization
endodontic therapy demonstrates superior effectiveness
without significantly increasing treatment failure.
Revascularization ofthe pulp ofimmature permanent
teeth with apical periodontics is a clinical possibility; a
treated tooth might even respond normally to electric
pulp test after about a year. This treatment modality
should be preferred to the traditional
apexification.However, further studies are needed to
assess its longterm effectiveness and explore new
approaches.
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