EFFICACY OF REGENERATIVE ENDODONTIC TREATMENTS IN MATURE AND IMMATURE TEETH WITH PULP NECROSIS
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https://doi.org/10.36557/2674-8169.2025v7n1p1950-1966Keywords:
Dental pulp necrosis, Periapical Periodontitis, Regenerative endodonticsAbstract
Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of regenerative endodontic treatments (REPs) in mature and immature teeth with pulp necrosis and/or apical periodontitis and compare them to conventional endodontic treatment. Literature Review: This study is a literature review conducted between December 2024 and January 2025. The guiding question was: "Are regenerative endodontic procedures effective for treating necrotic teeth?" A search was conducted in the PubMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine) and BVS (Virtual Health Library) databases, covering the last 5 years. The search strategy was based on the combination of indexed descriptors in DeCS/MeSH: "Dental Pulp Necrosis," "Periapical Periodontitis," and "Regenerative Endodontics," combined with the Boolean operator "AND." Selection criteria included studies published in the last 5 years, related to the guiding question, with full text available in Portuguese, English, or Spanish, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and randomized clinical trials. The initial search identified 183 articles, of which 7 were included in the study. Conclusion: Regenerative endodontic treatments (REPs) are effective for teeth with pulp necrosis, promoting healing and root development. While promising, they face challenges such as crown discoloration and limited organization of regenerated tissue.
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Copyright (c) 2025 Maria Eduarda Darigo Vasconcelos, Ana Karinne da Silva Ferreira, André Luiz Campos dos Santos, Antônio Marcos Barboza de Oliveira, Graziella Valda Oliveira Sousa Bôa-Morte, Ingrid Carla Mascarenhas Santos, João Henrique Martins Fernandes da Silva, Juliana Patrícia Barboza Santos, Raylana Vitória da Silva Vasconcelos, Renata Lira do Nascimento Fidelis, Rodrigo Cavalcante de Albuquerque Reis, Romaiana Máximo Rodrigues do Amaral, Samantha Soares de Paula, Vanessa Maria Alves da Silva Pereira Oliveira
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