Apexogenesis and Apexification: Mastering Endodontic Procedures as a Dental Student

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[@rizal1759]

Wonderfully simple explanation. TYSM!

[@daminikaura2123]

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[@sushreedash2699]

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[@iamsakai3200]

So basically apoxogenesis is polpotomy

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[@AyyZeeJay]

You said after apexogenesis and apex closure or root formation has been achieved, you then do the conventional RCT. Why do you have to do the RCT when the tooth is still considered vital?

[@jordansutherlandmtb3321]

The radicular pulp will likely become necrotic eventually, its the same as if you were to expose a pulp during a routine restoration, but you were to remove the entire cervical pulpal tissue instead, imagine the consequences of leaving that long term. This technique is only used for an immature permanent tooth that already pulpally involved, so that we can achieve root formation and apex closure, thus allowing for a sufficient apical seal during RCT obturation. In short: Apexogenesis there is a possibility the tooth will become non-vital. So, you should tell the patient it may require a RCT and crown in the future. Another possible complication is root resorption.

[@ankutupper6170]

There is no need of RCT in apexogenesis