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.

DUI

D056624 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0528142

Previous indexing

Root Canal Therapy (1974-2009)

History note

2010; use ROOT CANAL APEXIFICATION 2008-2009

Public note

2010; see ROOT CANAL APEXIFICATION 2008-2009