Abstract
The primary goal of conventional endodontic treatment is prevention and/or elimination of apical periodontitis for both mature permanent teeth and immature teeth with an open apex. Besides these goals, the objectives of endodontic treatment of immature teeth include preservation of pulp vitality and often further root maturation. Robust criteria for outcome assessment are an essential determinant for any measure of treatment success for both mature and immature teeth.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 59-80 |
Number of pages | 22 |
Journal | Dental clinics of North America |
Volume | 61 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2017 |
Keywords
- Endodontic prognosis
- Endodontics
- Healing
- Immature teeth
- Mature teeth
- Root canal treatment
- Success and failure
- Treatment outcome
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Dentistry