Treatment Modalities of Apexogenesis: An Overview

Abstract

Permanent teeth with incomplete root formation subjected to pulp exposure due to caries or trauma, this cause interruption of root development and leave it with an open apex. Apexogenesis aim to preserve teeth vitality while allowing complete root formation and apical closure. Many materials had been used for this. This review article was conducted to highlight the indications, advantages, and limitations of different materials used for apexogenesis.

Keywords

• open apex
• ؛apexogenesis
• ؛mta
• ؛biodentine
• ؛cem
• ؛prf