Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Apexification

Endodontic procedure performed to induce TOOTH APEX barrier development. ROOT CANAL FILLING MATERIALS are used to repair open apex or DENTAL PULP NECROSIS in an immature tooth. CALCIUM HYDROXIDE and mineral trioxide aggregate are commonly used as the filling materials.

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Abstract

Endodontic procedure performed to induce TOOTH APEX barrier development. ROOT CANAL FILLING MATERIALS are used to repair open apex or DENTAL PULP NECROSIS in an immature tooth. CALCIUM HYDROXIDE and mineral trioxide aggregate are commonly used as the filling materials.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Apexifications
  • Apexogenesis
  • Apexogeneses

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2010; use ROOT CANAL APEXIFICATION 2008-2009

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Previous Indexing

  • Root Canal Therapy (1974-2009)

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  1. E06w.397w.778w.188w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Apexification. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D056624. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D056624
  2. Apexification. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apexification
  3. Apexification. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q30113479