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Quigley RM, Kearney M, Kennedy OD, Duncan HF. Tissue engineering approaches for dental pulp regeneration: The development of novel bioactive materials using pharmacological epigenetic inhibitors. Bioact Mater 2024; 40:182-211. [PMID: 38966600 PMCID: PMC11223092 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2024.06.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2024] [Revised: 06/05/2024] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 07/06/2024] Open
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The drive for minimally invasive endodontic treatment strategies has shifted focus from technically complex and destructive root canal treatments towards more conservative vital pulp treatment. However, novel approaches to maintaining dental pulp vitality after disease or trauma will require the development of innovative, biologically-driven regenerative medicine strategies. For example, cell-homing and cell-based therapies have recently been developed in vitro and trialled in preclinical models to study dental pulp regeneration. These approaches utilise natural and synthetic scaffolds that can deliver a range of bioactive pharmacological epigenetic modulators (HDACis, DNMTis, and ncRNAs), which are cost-effective and easily applied to stimulate pulp tissue regrowth. Unfortunately, many biological factors hinder the clinical development of regenerative therapies, including a lack of blood supply and poor infection control in the necrotic root canal system. Additional challenges include a need for clinically relevant models and manufacturing challenges such as scalability, cost concerns, and regulatory issues. This review will describe the current state of bioactive-biomaterial/scaffold-based engineering strategies to stimulate dentine-pulp regeneration, explicitly focusing on epigenetic modulators and therapeutic pharmacological inhibition. It will highlight the components of dental pulp regenerative approaches, describe their current limitations, and offer suggestions for the effective translation of novel epigenetic-laden bioactive materials for innovative therapeutics.
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- Ross M. Quigley
- Division of Restorative Dentistry & Periodontology, Dublin Dental University Hospital, Trinity College Dublin (TCD), University of Dublin, Lincoln Place, Dublin, Ireland
- Department of Anatomy and Regenerative Medicine, and Tissue Engineering Research Group, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland
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- Division of Restorative Dentistry & Periodontology, Dublin Dental University Hospital, Trinity College Dublin (TCD), University of Dublin, Lincoln Place, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Anatomy and Regenerative Medicine, and Tissue Engineering Research Group, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland
- The Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering (TCBE) and the Advanced Materials and Bioengineering Research Centre (AMBER), Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) and Trinity College Dublin (TCD), Dublin, Ireland
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- Division of Restorative Dentistry & Periodontology, Dublin Dental University Hospital, Trinity College Dublin (TCD), University of Dublin, Lincoln Place, Dublin, Ireland
- The Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering (TCBE) and the Advanced Materials and Bioengineering Research Centre (AMBER), Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) and Trinity College Dublin (TCD), Dublin, Ireland
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Pekpinarli B, Kaval ME, Cogulu D, Ilhan B, Sorsa T, Tervahartiala T, Oncag O. The effect of calcium hydroxide and double antibiotic paste on radiographic outcomes and periapical MMP-8 levels in regenerative endodontic procedures: a randomized clinical trial. J Appl Oral Sci 2024; 32:e20240122. [PMID: 39319904 DOI: 10.1590/1678-7757-2024-0122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 07/30/2024] [Indexed: 09/26/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE The primary goal is to evaluate the effects of two different intracanal medicaments, calcium hydroxide [Ca(OH)2] and double antibiotic paste (DAP), on radiographic outcomes during regenerative endodontic procedures (REP) of immature permanent mandibular first molars with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis and symptomatic apical periodontitis (SIP/SAP). Additionally, the secondary goal was to evaluate MMP-8 levels during REP using two different intracanal medicaments. METHODOLOGY The study included 20 patients with immature mandibular first molars exhibiting SIP/SAP. Participants were randomly assigned into two groups based on the applied intracanal medicament. Ca(OH)2 (n=10) was prepared by mixing it with sterile distilled water, while the same amount of powdered metronidazole and ciprofloxacin were mixed and combined with sterile distilled water for DAP (n=10). MMP-8 in periapical samples were measured at baseline and on the 14th day using immunofluorometric assay. Image-J software with TurboReg plug-in was utilized to determine changes in root length, root width, radiographic root area (RRA) during the 12-month follow-up period. Data were analyzed by SPSS 25.0 (p<.05). RESULTS Significant increase in MMP-8 on the 14th day compared to baseline in both groups (p<0.001). There was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of the increase in MMP-8 (p>0.05). Root length significantly increased in both groups (p=0.001), with Ca(OH)2 showing a greater increase (p=0.046). Root width and RRA increased similarly in both groups at 12th month. CONCLUSION Both Ca(OH)2 and DAP applications resulted in a significant increase in periapical MMP-8 levels. Increase in radiographic root width and root area was similar between two groups, but Ca(OH)2 led to a significantly greater increase in root length. Further studies with larger sample sizes are necessary to validate our findings during REP of vital immature permanent mandibular molars. Clinical Trials database: NCT05581706.
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- Burc Pekpinarli
- Ege University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Izmir, Turkey
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- Ege University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Endodontology, Izmir, Turkey
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- Ege University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Izmir, Turkey
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- Ege University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Izmir, Turkey
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- University of Helsinki, Institute of Dentistry, Helsinki University Central Hospital (HUCH), Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases, Helsinki, Finland
- Karolinska Institutet, Department of Dental Medicine, Huddinge, Sweden
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- University of Helsinki, Institute of Dentistry, Helsinki University Central Hospital (HUCH), Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases, Helsinki, Finland
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- Ege University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Izmir, Turkey
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Talaat S, Hashem AA, Abu-Seida A, Abdel Wahed A, Abdel Aziz TM. Regenerative potential of mesoporous silica nanoparticles scaffold on dental pulp and root maturation in immature dog's teeth: a histologic and radiographic study. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:817. [PMID: 39026199 PMCID: PMC11264670 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-04368-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate histologically and radiographically the potential of dog's immature roots with apical periodontitis to regenerate after regenerative endodontic treatment using mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) with/without bone morphogenic protein (BMP-2) as scaffolds. METHODS In 4 mongrel dogs, 56 immature teeth with 96 roots were infected, resulting in necrotic pulps and periapical pathosis. According to the evaluation time (Group I = 30 days and Group II = 90 days), 90 roots were divided into two equal groups (45 roots each) and 6 roots used to replace any lost root during the procedure. The two main groups were further divided according to treatment protocol into 5 subgroups (9 roots each): blood clot (BC subgroup), mesoporous silica nanoparticles scaffold only (MSNs subgroup), mesoporous silica nanoparticles impregnated with BMP2 (MSNs + BMP2 subgroup), infected teeth without treatment (+ ve control subgroup) and normal untouched teeth (-ve control subgroup). All teeth surfaces were coated with Tincture iodine and calcium hydroxide was applied prior to treatment protocols. Then, teeth were restored with glass ionomer filling to seal the remaining part of the access cavity. Radiography evaluation of the increase in root length, root thickness and occurrence of apical closure were performed. Following the sacrifice of the two dogs at each time of evaluation, histopathological analysis was performed and included the inflammatory cells count, bone resorption, tissue ingrowth, deposition of hard tissue, and closure of the apical part. All data were statistically analyzed. RESULTS Compared to BC subgroup, MSNs and MSNs + BMP-2 subgroups exhibited significant higher increase in root length and thickness as well as higher vital tissue in-growth and new hard tissue formation in group II (P < 0.05). MSNs + BMP-2 subgroup had significant higher increase in root length and thickness as well as significant lower inflammatory cell count than MSNs subgroup in both groups (P < 0.05). There were no significant differences between MSNs and MSNs + BMP-2 subgroups regarding new hard tissue formation in both groups and apical closure in group I (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION MSNs with/without BMP-2 scaffolds enabled the continuing growth of roots in immature teeth with necrotic pulps and periapical pathosis. Addition of BMP-2 to MSNs scaffold improved its outcome in regenerative endodontics. CLINICAL RELEVANCE MSNs with/without BMP-2 scaffolds may alternate blood clot for regenerative endodontic treatment of immature teeth with necrotic pulps.
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- Samar Talaat
- Endodontic Department, Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Future University in Egypt, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Department of Endodontic, Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Department of Surgery, Anesthesiology and Radiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
- Faculty of Dentistry, Galala University, New Galala City, Suez, Egypt
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- Endodontic Department, Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Future University in Egypt, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Endodontic, Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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Kahler B, Lu J, Taha NA. Regenerative endodontic treatment and traumatic dental injuries. Dent Traumatol 2024. [PMID: 38989999 DOI: 10.1111/edt.12979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2024] [Revised: 06/07/2024] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024]
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Pulp necrosis is the most common complication following dental trauma and is often associated with apical periodontitis. The management of these teeth is challenging in terms of large root canals, open apices, thin dentinal walls, and short roots. Over decades the conventional treatment for these teeth was calcium hydroxide apexification, a time-consuming procedure despite high success rates. Subsequently after the introduction of mineral trioxide aggregate and hydraulic calcium silicate materials single visit apical plug procedures became increasingly practiced with comparable success rates to the conventional apexification. The search continued afterward for a clinical procedure that may stimulate further root development and apical closure to avoid the long-term complication of root fracture after apexification. Regenerative procedures using stem cells derived from the apical papilla and blood clots as scaffolds were then introduced for the management of immature teeth, with variable protocols and success rates. This review will cover the evidence available and current position of regenerative endodontic procedures in traumatized immature teeth with apical periodontitis, in terms of clinical protocols, outcome, and potential prognostic factors.
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- Bill Kahler
- Department of Restorative and Reconstructive Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Conservative Dentistry Department, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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Liu K, Li W, Yu S, Li G, Ye L, Gao B. An innovative cell-based transplantation therapy for an immature permanent tooth in an adult: a case report. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:646. [PMID: 38824565 PMCID: PMC11143573 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-04410-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/03/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Immature teeth with necrotic pulps present multiple challenges to clinicians. In such cases, regenerative endodontic procedures (REPs) may be a favorable strategy. Cells, biomaterial scaffolds, and signaling molecules are three key elements of REPs. Autologous human dental pulp cells (hDPCs) play an important role in pulp regeneration. In addition, autologous platelet concentrates (APCs) have recently been demonstrated as effective biomaterial scaffolds in regenerative dentistry, whereas the latest generation of APCs-concentrated growth factor (CGF), especially liquid phase CGF (LPCGF)-has rarely been reported in REPs. CASE PRESENTATION A 31-year-old woman presented to our clinic with the chief complaint of occlusion discomfort in the left mandibular posterior region for the past 5 years. Tooth #35 showed no pulp vitality and had a periodontal lesion, and radiographic examination revealed that the tooth exhibited extensive periapical radiolucency with an immature apex and thin dentin walls. REP was implemented via transplantation of autologous hDPCs with the aid of LPCGF. The periodontal lesion was managed with simultaneous periodontal surgery. After the treatment, the tooth was free of any clinical symptoms and showed positive results in thermal and electric pulp tests at 6- and 12-month follow-ups. At 12-month follow-up, radiographic evidence and three-dimensional models, which were reconstructed using Mimics software based on cone-beam computed tomography, synergistically confirmed bone augmentation and continued root development, indicating complete disappearance of the periapical radiolucency, slight lengthening of the root, evident thickening of the canal walls, and closure of the apex. CONCLUSION hDPCs combined with LPCGF represents an innovative and effective strategy for cell-based regenerative endodontics.
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- Keyue Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Dentistry and Endodontics Department, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Dentistry and Endodontics Department, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Dentistry and Endodontics Department, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Dentistry and Endodontics Department, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Dentistry and Endodontics Department, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Dentistry and Endodontics Department, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
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Zheng C, Jiang P, Hu S, Tang Y, Dou L. Characterization of cells in blood evoked from periapical tissues in immature teeth with pulp necrosis and their potential for autologous cell therapy in Regenerative Endodontics. Arch Oral Biol 2024; 162:105957. [PMID: 38471313 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2024.105957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 02/24/2024] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The objectives of this study were to isolate, characterize progenitor cells from blood in the root canals of necrotic immature permanent teeth evoked from periapical tissues and evaluate the applicable potential of these isolated cells in Regenerative Endodontics. DESIGN Ten necrotic immature permanent teeth from seven patients were included. Evoked bleeding from periapical tissues was induced after chemical instrumentation of the root canals. Cells were isolated from the canal blood and evaluated for cell surface marker expression, multilineage differentiation potential, proliferation ability, and target protein expression. Cell sheets formed from these cells were transferred into human root segments, and then transplanted into nude mice. Histological examination was performed after eight weeks. Data analysis was conducted using one-way ANOVA followed by Tukey's post-hoc comparison, considering p < 0.05 as statistically significant. RESULTS The isolated cells exhibited characteristics typical of fibroblastic cells with colony-forming efficiency, and displayed Ki67 positivity and robust proliferation. Flow cytometry data demonstrated that at passage 3, these cells were positive for CD73, CD90, CD105, CD146, and negative for CD34 and CD45. Vimentin expression indicated a mesenchymal origin. Under differentiation media specific differentiation media, the cells demonstrated osteogenic, adipogenic, and chondrogenic differentiation potential. Subcutaneous root canals with cell sheets of isolated cells in nude mice showed the formation of pulp-like tissues. CONCLUSIONS This study confirmed the presence of progenitor cells in root canals following evoked bleeding from periapical tissues of necrotic immature teeth. Isolated cells exhibited similar immunophenotype and regenerative potential with dental mesenchymal stromal cells in regenerative endodontic therapy.
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- Chengxiang Zheng
- The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China; Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, China; Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, China
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- The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China; Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, China; Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, China
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- The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China; Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, China; Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, China
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- School of Dental Medicine Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA, USA
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- The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China; Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, China; Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, China.
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Abdellatif D, Iandolo A, De Benedetto G, Giordano F, Mancino D, Euvrard E, Pisano M. Pulp regeneration treatment using different bioactive materials in permanent teeth of pediatric subjects. JOURNAL OF CONSERVATIVE DENTISTRY AND ENDODONTICS 2024; 27:458-484. [PMID: 38939542 PMCID: PMC11205167 DOI: 10.4103/jcde.jcde_140_24] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2024] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024]
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Background and Objectives The present systematic review aims to assess the success rate of the pulp regeneration treatment, according to the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) criteria, using different bioactive materials in permanent teeth of pediatric subjects (6-17 years of age). Materials and Methods The study protocol was registered on PROSPERO and adhered to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses statement. The question formulation was accomplished using the PICO model, and an electronic search was carried out on Scopus, MEDLINE/PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane databases till April 1, 2023. A total of 30 studies were established to fulfill the inclusion criteria of this systematic review. Results A total of 273 teeth have been treated with pulp regeneration treatment. By comparing different biomaterials and the success criteria defined by the AAE, the material associated with a higher success rate was found to be the white mineral trioxide aggregate. However, the overall success rate of pulp regeneration treatment was reported for 248 out of 273 teeth (91.20%). Conclusions Data obtained support the potential that regenerative endodontics aids in continuing root development in permanent immature teeth. Further studies are needed for a more extensive evaluation of the use of different biomaterials and the success rate in regenerative endodontics.
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- Dina Abdellatif
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy
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- Faculty of Dental Surgery, Federation of Medicine Translational of Strasbourg and Federation of Materials and Nanoscience of Alsace, University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, CHU Besançon, France
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- Service of Maxillofacial Surgery, Stomatology and Hospital Odontology, CHU Besançon, France
- Laboratoire Sinergies EA 4662, University of Franche-Comté, Besançon, France
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy
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Fathima A, Ravindran V, Jeevanandan G, Mohanraj KG, Eswaramoorthy R, Arthanari A. Histologic Assessment of a Fast-Set Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) and Two Novel Antibacterial-Enhanced Fast-Set MTAs for Apexification and Periapical Healing of Teeth With Incomplete Root Formation in a Rat Model: An In Vivo Animal Study. Cureus 2024; 16:e59064. [PMID: 38800318 PMCID: PMC11128191 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.59064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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Background Pulp necrosis in incomplete root formation halts dentine development, resulting in larger canals with fragile walls and an open apex, complicating canal instrumentation and apical stop formation. Bioactive endodontic cements such as mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) are crucial for creating artificial apical barriers or inducing apical foramen closure, but challenges remain regarding their antimicrobial efficacy and cytotoxicity. Modifications to MTA formulations aim to address these concerns. Methods This in vivo animal study involved 80 Wistar albino rats, with incomplete root formation induced by pulp exposure. Rats were divided into four groups receiving different MTA formulations for apexification: conventional MTA, modified MTA, and MTA enhanced with metronidazole or doxycycline. Histopathological evaluations were conducted at seven and 28 days post-treatment to assess calcific barrier formation, inflammatory reactions, and antimicrobial efficacy. Results By day 7, modified MTA formulations exhibited enhanced antibacterial activity compared to conventional MTA (p = 0.000), with fewer inflammatory reactions and microorganisms. By day 28, modified formulations showed superior calcific barrier formation, particularly in the metronidazole- and doxycycline-enhanced groups compared to conventional MTA (p = 0.000). These outcomes suggest that modifications to MTA formulations improve antimicrobial efficacy and calcific barrier formation in vivo. Conclusion Novel modified MTA formulations, particularly those enhanced with metronidazole or doxycycline, exhibit superior antibacterial efficacy and calcific barrier formation compared to conventional MTA. Further long-term studies are warranted to validate these findings for potential clinical translation.
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- Ayesha Fathima
- Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND
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- Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND
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- Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND
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- Department of Anatomy, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND
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- Center of Molecular Medicine and Diagnostics, Department of Biochemistry, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND
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- Department of Forensic Odontology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND
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Yang F, Sheng K, Yu L, Wang J. Does the use of different scaffolds have an impact on the therapeutic efficacy of regenerative endodontic procedures? A systematic evaluation and meta-analysis. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:319. [PMID: 38461281 PMCID: PMC10924999 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-04064-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/11/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND In the regenerative endodontic procedures, scaffolds could influence the prognosis of affected teeth. Currently, there is controversy regarding the postoperative evaluation of various scaffolds for pulp regeneration. The objective of this study was to access whether other scaffolds, used alone or in combination with blood clot (BC), are more effective than BC in regenerative endodontic procedures. METHODS We systematically search the PubMed, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), Embase, and Google Scholar databases. Randomized controlled trials examining the use of BC and other scaffold materials in the regenerative endodontic procedures were included. A random effects model was used for the meta-analysis. The GRADE method was used to determine the quality of the evidence. RESULTS We screened 168 RCTs related to young permanent tooth pulp necrosis through electronic and manual retrieval. A total of 28 RCTs were related to regenerative endodontic procedures. Ultimately, 12 articles met the inclusion criteria and were included in the relevant meta-analysis. Only 2 studies were assessed to have a low risk of bias. High quality evidence indicated that there was no statistically significant difference in the success rate between the two groups (RR=0.99, 95% CI=0.96 to 1.03; 434 participants, 12 studies); low-quality evidence indicated that there was no statistically significant difference in the increase in root length or root canal wall thickness between the two groups. Medium quality evidence indicated that there was no statistically significant difference in pulp vitality testing between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS For clinical regenerative endodontic procedures, the most commonly used scaffolds include BC, PRP, and PRF. All the different scaffolds had fairly high clinical success rates, and the difference was not significant. For regenerative endodontic procedures involving young permanent teeth with pulp necrosis, clinical practitioners could choose a reasonable scaffold considering the conditions of the equipment and patients.
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- Feng Yang
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine; College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; National Center for Stomatology; National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology; Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine; College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; National Center for Stomatology; National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology; Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine; College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; National Center for Stomatology; National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology; Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, 200011, China.
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine; College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; National Center for Stomatology; National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology; Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, 200011, China.
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Wang J, Zhao Z, Yang K, Bai Y. Research progress in cell therapy for oral diseases: focus on cell sources and strategies to optimize cell function. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2024; 12:1340728. [PMID: 38515628 PMCID: PMC10955105 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1340728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024] Open
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In recent years, cell therapy has come to play an important therapeutic role in oral diseases. This paper reviews the active role of mesenchymal stem cells, immune cell sources, and other cells in oral disorders, and presents data supporting the role of cell therapy in oral disorders, including bone and tooth regeneration, oral mucosal disorders, oral soft tissue defects, salivary gland dysfunction, and orthodontic tooth movement. The paper will first review the progress of cell optimization strategies for oral diseases, including the use of hormones in combination with stem cells, gene-modified regulatory cells, epigenetic regulation of cells, drug regulation of cells, cell sheets/aggregates, cell-binding scaffold materials and hydrogels, nanotechnology, and 3D bioprinting of cells. In summary, we will focus on the therapeutic exploration of these different cell sources in oral diseases and the active application of the latest cell optimization strategies.
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- Department of Orthodontics, School of Stomatology, Beijing Stomatological Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Sabeti M, Ghobrial D, Zanjir M, da Costa BR, Young Y, Azarpazhooh A. Treatment outcomes of regenerative endodontic therapy in immature permanent teeth with pulpal necrosis: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. Int Endod J 2024; 57:238-255. [PMID: 37966465 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2022] [Revised: 10/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/16/2023]
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AIM The aim of this study was to assess which treatment modality regarding scaffold selection for immature permanent teeth with pulpal necrosis will be the most successful for regenerative endodontic treatment (RET). METHODOLOGY PubMed, Cochrane, Web of Science and Embase, and additional records until August 2022 were searched providing a total of 3021 articles, and nine of these articles were included for quantitative synthesis. The reviewers selected eligible randomized controlled trials and extracted pertinent data. Network meta-analysis was conducted to estimate treatment effects for primary outcomes (clinical and radiographic healing) and secondary outcomes (apical closure, root length and root wall thickness increase) following RET [mean difference (MD); 95% credible interval (CrI) and surface under the cumulative ranking curve (SUCRA)]. The quality of the included studies was appraised by the revised Cochrane risk of bias tool, and the quality of evidence was assessed using the GRADE approach. RESULTS Six interventions from nine included studies were identified: blood clot scaffold (BC), blood clot scaffold with basic fibroblast growth factor, blood clot scaffold with collagen, platelet pellet, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF). The PRP scaffold showed the greatest increase in root lengthening at 6-12 months (MD = 4.2; 95% CrI, 1.2 to 6.8; SUCRA = 89.0%, very low confidence). PRP or PRF achieved the highest level of success for primary and secondary outcomes at 1-6 and 6-12 months. Blood clot scaffold (with collagen or combined with basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF)) achieved the highest level of success for secondary outcomes beyond 12 months follow-up. A very low to low quality of evidence suggests that both PRP and PRF exhibit the greatest success evaluating primary and secondary outcomes within 12 months postoperatively compared to the traditional blood clot scaffold protocol. CONCLUSION Limited evidence suggests both PRP and PRF exhibit success in the short-term, not long-term. The value of this information stems in its recommendation for future randomized trials prioritizing both of these materials in their protocol.
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- Mohammad Sabeti
- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dental Science, UCSF School of Dentistry, San Francisco, California, USA
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- PG Endodontic Resident, UCSF School of Dentistry, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Clinical Epidemiology & Health Care Research, Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- UCSF School of Dentistry, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Head Division of Endodontics and Research, Director, Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Advanced Training Program in Orofacial, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Abo-Heikal MM, El-Shafei JM, Shouman SA, Roshdy NN. Evaluation of the efficacy of injectable platelet-rich fibrin versus platelet-rich plasma in the regeneration of traumatized necrotic immature maxillary anterior teeth: A randomized clinical trial. Dent Traumatol 2024; 40:61-75. [PMID: 37612879 DOI: 10.1111/edt.12881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND/AIM This study aimed at comparing the regenerative potential of injectable platelet-rich fibrin (i-PRF) (Group 1) and platelet-rich plasma (Group 2) scaffolds. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty-three patients, aged from 9 to 24 years, having 24 immature traumatized necrotic maxillary anterior teeth, were enrolled. Teeth trauma was confirmed by patients' history. Preoperative three-dimensional scans were done. In the first visit, canals were irrigated with 1.5% sodium hypochlorite then medicated with calcium hydroxide. After 2 weeks, patients were randomly assigned into one of the treatment groups (n = 12). The platelet concentrate was applied after centrifuging 10 mL of autologous venous blood with respect to the centrifugation protocol for each platelet concentrate. Patients were recalled at 6 and 12 months posttreatment, during which clinical and radiographic examinations and assessment of pulp sensitivity were done. Three-dimensional scanning was done after 12 months. The increase in root length and decrease in root canal diameters were calculated at three canal levels. Statistical analysis was done using the paired t-test and the independent t-test. The significance level was set at p < .05. RESULTS There was no statistically significant difference between both groups regarding the increase in root length, decrease in coronal and middle canal diameters and the response to the electric pulp tester. Group (1) showed significantly greater decrease in apical canal diameter than Group (2) (p = .008). CONCLUSION I-PRF can be considered as a valid regenerative scaffold for clinical use and with regards to the easier preparation technique, it is more recommended than platelet-rich plasma.
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Alharbi TM, Thabet AM, Alabbadi SH, Alhazmi MY, Khan HF, AlRasheed MA, Al-Twalbeh NA, Alsuhaim AS, Alqahtani NS. Unlocking the Potential of Cellular Guidance in Endodontics: Advancing the Process of Pulp Regeneration and Beyond. Cureus 2024; 16:e51651. [PMID: 38318576 PMCID: PMC10839349 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.51651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024] Open
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Regenerative endodontics represents a paradigm shift in dental therapy, with the potential to not only restore damaged dental tissues but also to preserve the vitality of teeth. At the heart of this innovative approach is cell homing, a technique that harnesses the body's own healing mechanisms by recruiting endogenous stem cells to the site of dental injury for effective tissue regeneration. This review delves into the intricate processes of cell homing in the context of regenerative endodontics, particularly focusing on its application in immature teeth with open apices. It examines the role of bioactive molecules, scaffolds, and growth factors in orchestrating cell migration and differentiation within the root canal space. In addition, the review addresses the current limitations in clinical practice, such as the challenges in completely regenerating the pulp-dentin complex and the unpredictability in long-term outcomes. It also explores future possibilities, including the potential for more refined and effective regenerative strategies. By providing a comprehensive overview of the current state of cell homing in regenerative endodontics, this article aims to contribute to the ongoing development of advanced therapeutic techniques that could revolutionize endodontic treatment and improve patient care.
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- Tariq M Alharbi
- Endodontics, King Fahad General Hospital, Medina, SAU
- Endodontics, Speciality Dental Center, Medina, SAU
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Jiang X, Liu H. The capability of regenerative endodontics to promote the complete root formation in immature permanent teeth with different initial pre-operative conditions. Clin Oral Investig 2023; 28:6. [PMID: 38123737 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-023-05403-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To describe the potential possibility of complete root formation after regenerative endodontic procedures (REPs) in immature permanent teeth with different initial pre-operative conditions. MATERIALS AND METHODS Children who underwent REPs in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China, from January 2013 to December 2022 were enrolled. Whether the tooth achieved complete root formation was determined using post-operative periapical radiography. The potential possibility of complete root formation after REPs in immature permanent teeth with different initial conditions is discussed. RESULTS A total of 428 teeth from 401 patients were included, of which 258 (60.2%) achieved complete root formation. In cases that achieved complete root formation, the most serious type of trauma was avulsion, the teeth with the worst initial root development were less than one-third of the development (stages 6-7), and the longest duration of the presence of apical lesions in the tooth before the first visit was more than 180 days. There is a significant difference in the root formation of teeth with different initial developmental stages and diagnoses. CONCLUSIONS The active period of continued root formation was 5-21 months post-operatively. The higher the initial stage of root development and the shorter the duration of the presence of apical lesions in the tooth before the first visit, the greater the possibility of root formation. However, complete root formation may still be expected after REPs in severely injured immature permanent teeth and teeth with poor initial pre-operative root development conditions (less than stage 7) at the first visit. This is also true for teeth with long-term and large-scale apical lesions.
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- Xijun Jiang
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Computerized Dentistry Ministry of Health & NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Computerized Dentistry Ministry of Health & NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, Beijing, China.
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Priya B L, Singh N, Mangalam KK, Sachdev R, P A, Jain HN, Nagi PK. Success and Complication Rates of Revascularization Procedures for Immature Necrotic Teeth: A Systematic Review. Cureus 2023; 15:e51364. [PMID: 38292962 PMCID: PMC10825383 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.51364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2024] Open
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Frequently, adolescents exhibit instances of immature necrotic teeth, which are identifiable by their slender root walls and unclosed root tips. The lack of a natural narrowing near the root's end creates difficulty when using standard endodontic procedures, making the effective sealing of the immature root canal difficult or impractical. Revascularization therapy surfaces as a prospective strategy for addressing the management of undeveloped, non-vital, immature, necrotic teeth. Notwithstanding this, apexification continues to hold prominence in the preferences of clinicians owing to its perceived predictability in treatment outcomes. A systematic investigation was conducted involving various search engines and databases, covering the period from 2001 to 2023. The main aim of this investigation was to find randomized clinical trials that compared the efficacy of revascularization therapy to apexification for treating immature necrotic teeth. The evaluation included a thorough examination of both clinical and radiographic outcomes assessing the success rates and complications. Out of the 850 identified articles, 15 studies were chosen for comprehensive analysis. Notable dissimilarities were not identified between the revascularization therapy and apexification groups concerning parameters such as rates of periapical healing, overall effectiveness/invalidation, and apical closure. However, concentrating on measurable factors, it became clear that the revascularization treatment group displayed a notable rise in root length compared to the apexification group. Both revascularization endodontic therapy and apexification demonstrated effectiveness in addressing periapical periodontitis healing and open apex closure. Pulp revascularization stood out for its notable efficacy in enhancing root elongation and thickening, all while having a reduced likelihood of treatment being deemed ineffective overall.
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- Lalitha Priya B
- Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sri Ramakrishna Dental College and Hospital, Coimbatore, IND
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- Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Maharana Pratap Dental College and Hospital, Kanpur, IND
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- Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Maharana Pratap Dental College and Hospital, Kanpur, IND
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- Public Health, The University of Western Australia Dental School, Crawley, AUS
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- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Sri Ramakrishna Dental College and Hospital, Coimbatore, IND
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- Periodontics, Punjab Government Dental College and Hospital, Amritsar, IND
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Kim HC, Kwak SW, Cheung GSP. Long-term follow-up of single-visit pulp revascularisation for the dens evaginatus and dens invaginatus: Cases report. AUST ENDOD J 2023; 49:675-683. [PMID: 37309727 DOI: 10.1111/aej.12768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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This article documents cases of single-visit pulp revascularisation for dens evaginatus and dens invaginatus, without using intracranial medicaments or antibiotics, aiming to provide a potentially applicable protocol for pulp revascularisation procedure in a single-visit. Two patients with chief complaints of pain and swelling visited a dental hospital. Radiographs revealed that the causative teeth had an open apex and periapical radiolucency, and the teeth were diagnosed as pulp necrosis and acute apical abscess or symptomatic apical periodontitis. For both cases, single-visit revascularisation was completed without intracanal medicaments or antibiotics. The patients were periodically recalled to evaluate periapical healing after treatment. The apical lesion healed, and the root dentin thickening was observed. The single-visit pulp revascularisation procedure without using specific intracanal medicaments can produce clinically favourable results for these dental anomalies.
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- Hyeon-Cheol Kim
- Department of Conservative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Pusan National University, Dental Research Institute, Yangsan, Korea
- Dental and Life Science Institute, Pusan National University, Yangsan, Korea
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Pusan National University, Dental Research Institute, Yangsan, Korea
- Dental and Life Science Institute, Pusan National University, Yangsan, Korea
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- Area of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong, China
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Ahmed HMA, El-Karim I, Duncan HF, Krastl G, Galler K. Implications of root, pulp chamber, and canal anatomy on pulpotomy and revitalization procedures. Clin Oral Investig 2023; 27:6357-6369. [PMID: 37870593 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-023-05284-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This review aims to discuss the implications of anatomy of the root, pulp chamber, and canals on pulpotomy and revitalization procedures (RPs) as treatment alternatives to root canal treatment procedures. METHODS This narrative review was undertaken to address two main questions - why remove vital pulp tissue in teeth with complex canal anatomy when it can be preserved? And why replace the necrotic pulp in teeth with mature roots with a synthetic material when we can revitalize? This review also aims to discuss anatomical challenges with pulpotomy and revitalization procedures. RESULTS Maintaining the vitality of the pulp via partial or full pulpotomy procedures avoids the multiple potential challenges faced by clinicians during root canal treatment. However, carrying out pulpotomy procedures requires a meticulous understanding of the pulp chamber anatomy, which varies from tooth to tooth. Literature shows an increased interest in the application of RPs in teeth with mature roots; however, to date, the relation between the complexity of the root canal system and outcomes of RPs in necrotic multi-rooted teeth with mature roots is unclear and requires further robust comparative research and long-term follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Whenever indicated, pulpotomy procedures are viable treatment options for vital teeth with mature roots; however, comparative, adequately powered studies with long-term follow-up are needed as a priority in this area. RPs show promising outcomes for necrotic teeth with mature roots that warrant more evidence in different tooth types with long-term follow-ups. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Clinicians should be aware of the pulp chamber anatomy, which is subject to morphological changes by age or as a defensive mechanism against microbial irritation, before practicing partial and full pulpotomy procedures. RP is a promising treatment option for teeth with immature roots, but more evidence is needed for its applications in teeth with mature roots. A universal consensus and considerably more robust evidence are needed for the standardization of RPs in teeth with mature roots.
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- Hany Mohamed Aly Ahmed
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queen's University, Belfast, UK
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- Division of Restorative Dentistry and Periodontology, Dublin Dental University Hospital, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, Center of Dental, Traumatology University Hospital of Würzburg Pleicherwall, 2, 97070, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Hospital Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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Hassouneh L, Matoug-Elwerfelli M, Al-Omari T, Setzer FC, Nagendrababu V. Assessment of biomechanical behavior of immature non-vital incisors with various treatment modalities by means of three-dimensional quasi-static finite element analysis. Sci Rep 2023; 13:17491. [PMID: 37840093 PMCID: PMC10577137 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-44609-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023] Open
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The objectives of this study were to evaluate the stress distribution and risk of fracture of a non-vital immature maxillary central incisor subjected to various clinical procedures using finite element analysis (FEA). A three-dimensional model of an immature central incisor was developed, from which six main models were designed: untreated immature tooth (C), standard apical plug (AP), resin composite (RC), glass-fibre post (GFP), regeneration procedure (RET), and regeneration with induced root maturation (RRM). Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) or Biodentine® were used as an apical or coronal plug. All models simulated masticatory forces in a quasi-static approach with an oblique force of 240 Newton at a 120° to the longitudinal tooth axis. The maximum principal stress, maximum shear stress, risk of fracture, and the strengthening percentage were evaluated. The mean maximum principal stress values were highest in model C [90.3 MPa (SD = 4.4)] and lowest in the GFP models treated with either MTA and Biodentine®; 64.1 (SD = 1.7) and 64.0 (SD = 1.6) MPa, respectively. Regarding the shear stress values, the dentine tooth structure in model C [14.4 MPa (SD = 0.8)] and GFP models [15.4 MPa (SD = 1.1)] reported significantly higher maximum shear stress values compared to other tested models (p < 0.001), while no significant differences were reported between the other models (p > 0.05). No significant differences between MTA and Biodentine® regarding maximum principal stress and maximum shear stress values for each tested model (p > 0.05). A maximum strain value of 4.07E-03 and maximum displacement magnitude of 0.128 mm was recorded in model C. In terms of strengthening percentage, the GFP models were associated with the highest increase (22%). The use of a GFP improved the biomechanical performance and resulted in a lower risk of fracture of a non-vital immature maxillary central incisor in a FEA model.
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- Layla Hassouneh
- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Endodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, College of Dental Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE
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Widbiller M, Knüttel H, Meschi N, Durán-Sindreu Terol F. Effectiveness of endodontic tissue engineering in treatment of apical periodontitis: A systematic review. Int Endod J 2023; 56 Suppl 3:533-548. [PMID: 35699668 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2022] [Revised: 06/08/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Regenerative endodontics has evolved in recent years with tissue engineering concepts in particular appearing promising. Endodontic tissue engineering (ETE) describes the various approaches based on the orthograde introduction of scaffolds or biomaterials (with or without cells) into the root canal to achieve pulp tissue regeneration. There are currently no systematic reviews investigating whether ETE is a suitable method for the treatment of endodontic disease in both mature and immature permanent teeth. OBJECTIVES The purpose of this systematic review was to determine the effectiveness of ETE in permanent teeth with pulp necrosis in comparison with conventional endodontic treatment. METHODS We searched MEDLINE, Embase and the Cochrane Library for published reports as well as Google Scholar for grey literature up to November 2021. Included were studies of patients with permanent immature or mature teeth and pulp necrosis with or without signs of apical periodontitis (P) comparing ETE (I) with calcium hydroxide apexification, apical plug and root canal treatment (C) in terms of tooth survival, pain, tenderness, swelling, need for medication (analgesics and antibiotics), radiographic evidence of reduction in apical lesion size, radiographic evidence of normal periodontal ligament space, function (fracture and restoration longevity), the need for further intervention, adverse effects (including exacerbation, restoration integrity, allergy and discolouration), oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL), presence of sinus tract and response to sensibility testing (O). An observation period of at least 12 months was mandatory (T) and the number of patients in human experimental studies or longitudinal observational studies had to be at least 20 (10 in each arm) at the end (S). Risk of bias was appraised using the Cochrane risk-of-bias (RoB 2) tool. Two authors independently screened the records, assessed full texts for eligibility and evaluated risk of bias. Heterogeneity of outcomes and limited body of evidence did not allow for meta-analysis. RESULTS Two randomized clinical trials investigating cell transplantation approaches with a total of 76 participants (40 treated immature teeth and 36 treated mature teeth) were included for qualitative analysis. Both studies had moderate concerns in terms of risk of bias. Due to the lack of homogeneity a meta-analysis was not possible. Tooth survival for ETE, root canal treatment and apexification was 100% after 12 months. Teeth treated with ETE showed a higher number of cases with positive pulpal responses to sensitivity tests and with blood perfusion compared with root canal treatment or apexification. DISCUSSION This systematic review highlights that there is limited evidence for ETE approaches. Even though the results of this review suggest a high survival with ETE in mature and immature teeth, there is a moderate risk of bias due to methodological limitations in the included studies, so the overall results should be interpreted with caution. Lack of a robust control group was a common problem during literature screening, and outcomes besides dental survival were reported inconsistently. Future clinical trials need to address methodical as well as assessment concerns and report long-term results. CONCLUSION The benefits and high survival rates reported for ETE techniques suggest that this procedure might be an alternative to conventional procedures for permanent teeth with pulpal necrosis. However, more appropriate studies are needed to derive clinical recommendations. REGISTRATION PROSPERO (CRD42021266350).
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- Matthias Widbiller
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- University Library, University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Oral Health Sciences, BIOMAT - Biomaterials Research Group, KU Leuven and Dentistry, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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Meschi N, Palma PJ, Cabanillas-Balsera D. Effectiveness of revitalization in treating apical periodontitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int Endod J 2023; 56 Suppl 3:510-532. [PMID: 35579093 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2022] [Revised: 05/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Revitalization procedures primarily aim to eliminate clinical symptoms and heal periapical lesions. OBJECTIVES The objective of the study was to elucidate the effectiveness of revitalization in treating apical periodontitis in necrotic mature and immature permanent teeth based on the following PICO question: In patients with permanent immature or mature teeth and pulp necrosis with or without signs of apical periodontitis (P) what is the effectiveness of revitalization (I) in comparison with calcium hydroxide apexification, apical plug and root canal treatment (C) in terms of tooth survival, pain, tenderness, swelling, need for medication (analgesics and antibiotics), radiographic evidence of reduction of apical lesion size, radiographic evidence of normal periodontal ligament space, radiographic evidence of increased root thickness and length (not for mature teeth), tooth function (fracture and restoration longevity), need for further intervention, adverse effects (including exacerbation, restoration integrity, allergy and discolouration), oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL), presence of sinus tract and response to sensibility testing (O). (T) = Defined as a minimum of 1 year and maximum of as long as possible for all outcome measures, except 'pain, tenderness, swelling, need for medication (analgesics)', which is a minimum of 7 days and maximum of 3 months and OHRQoL which is minimum of 6 months and a maximum of as long as possible. METHODS Three databases (PubMed, Embase and Cochrane Library) were searched for human, experimental and observational studies in English, complemented with hand search, until 31/10/2021. Studies recruiting teeth with pulp necrosis (with/without apical periodontitis), with minimum 10 teeth/arm at the end of the study and with a follow-up of at least 1 year, were included. Records without an abstract and a full text were excluded. The qualitative analysis of the included (non-) randomized controlled clinical trials was performed with the Revised Cochrane risk-of-bias tools (RoB 2 and ROBINS-I). Meta-analysis for survival and success (including a subgroup analysis for mature/immature permanent teeth) was performed using the Mantel-Haenszel method. The certainty of evidence was assessed using GRADE (Grades of Recommendation, Assessment, Development and Evaluation). RESULTS From the 365 identified records, five met the inclusion criteria. The 12 months survival rate was 100% for all (im)mature permanent teeth in all groups (3 studies). The success rate at 12 months was 100% for immature permanent teeth for I and C (1 study), however, reduced to 92% and 80% for mature teeth in I and C respectively (1 study, p > .05). The risk of bias for the most critical outcome (survival) was high for two studies and low for one. For the critical outcome success, all assessed studies were highly biased. Meta-analyses provided pooled relative risk with no statistically significant difference between I and C for both survival (RR = 1.00, 95%CI = 0.96-1.04, p = 1.00) and success (RR = 1.06; 95%CI = 0.83-1.35, p = .66). The evidence level for survival was kept 'low' and for success was downgraded to 'very low' due to inconsistency and imprecision. DISCUSSION The survival and success rates were favourable in all included studies and for all groups; however, these outcomes are not reliable due to the low certainty level. Clinically, the most reported adverse event was tooth discolouration, hence the application of bismuth oxide containing calcium silicate cements should be avoided in revitalization. Radiographically, caution is needed when assessing periapical bone healing and further root development with periapical radiographs, due to multifactorial inaccuracies of this imaging technique. Methodological and assessment concerns need to be addressed in future clinical trials. Long-term results are necessary for studies reporting revitalization of mature permanent teeth, as they seem to be experimental so far. CONCLUSIONS No robust evidence was discovered to support that revitalization is effective to treat apical periodontitis in (im)mature permanent teeth. The success and survival rates of revitalized and fully pulpectomized (im)mature permanent teeth did not differ significantly. REGISTRATION Prospero: CRD42021262466.
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- Nastaran Meschi
- Department of Oral Health Sciences, Endodontology, KU Leuven & Dentistry, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Center for Innovation and Research in Oral Sciences (CIROS) I Institute of Endodontic, Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Department of Stomatology, Section of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Seville, Seville, Spain
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Duncan HF, Kobayashi Y, Kearney M, Shimizu E. Epigenetic therapeutics in dental pulp treatment: Hopes, challenges and concerns for the development of next-generation biomaterials. Bioact Mater 2023; 27:574-593. [PMID: 37213443 PMCID: PMC10199232 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2023.04.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Revised: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/23/2023] Open
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This opinion-led review paper highlights the need for novel translational research in vital-pulp-treatment (VPT), but also discusses the challenges in translating evidence to clinics. Traditional dentistry is expensive, invasive and relies on an outmoded mechanical understanding of dental disease, rather than employing a biological perspective that harnesses cell activity and the regenerative-capacity. Recent research has focussed on developing minimally-invasive biologically-based 'fillings' that preserve the dental pulp; research that is shifting the paradigm from expensive high-technology dentistry, with high failure rates, to smart restorations targeted at biological processes. Current VPTs promote repair by recruiting odontoblast-like cells in a material-dependent process. Therefore, exciting opportunities exist for development of next-generation biomaterials targeted at regenerative processes in the dentin-pulp complex. This article analyses recent research using pharmacological-inhibitors to therapeutically-target histone-deacetylase (HDAC) enzymes in dental-pulp-cells (DPCs) that stimulate pro-regenerative effects with limited loss of viability. Consequently, HDAC-inhibitors have the potential to enhance biomaterial-driven tissue responses at low concentration by influencing the cellular processes with minimal side-effects, providing an opportunity to develop a topically-placed, inexpensive bio-inductive pulp-capping material. Despite positive results, clinical translation of these innovations requires enterprise to counteract regulatory obstacles, dental-industry priorities and to develop strong academic/industry partnerships. The aim of this opinion-led review paper is to discuss the potential role of therapeutically-targeting epigenetic modifications as part of a topical VPT strategy in the treatment of the damaged dental pulp, while considering the next steps, material considerations, challenges and future for the clinical development of epigenetic therapeutics or other 'smart' restorations in VPT.
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- Henry F. Duncan
- Division of Restorative Dentistry & Periodontology, Dublin Dental University Hospital, Trinity College Dublin, University of Dublin, Lincoln Place, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Oral Biology, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Newark, NJ, USA
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- Division of Restorative Dentistry & Periodontology, Dublin Dental University Hospital, Trinity College Dublin, University of Dublin, Lincoln Place, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Oral Biology, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Newark, NJ, USA
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da Silva Magalhães K, Kuerten Gil AC, Goulart TS, Schuldt DPV, Coelho BS, Figueiredo DDR, Garcia LDFR, de Almeida J. Efficacy of disinfection procedures performed prior to regenerative endodontic therapy: An integrative review. AUST ENDOD J 2023; 49:418-427. [PMID: 35932453 DOI: 10.1111/aej.12670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The aim of this integrative review was to identify whether the disinfection procedures performed prior to regenerative endodontic treatment were effective on biofilm removal from the root canals. The research was based on PubMed, Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature (Lilacs) and Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) databases. Four articles were selected; one of the studies was in vivo and the others ex vivo. Different disinfection procedures were studied, characterised mainly by the use of intracanal medication, highlighting the double antibiotic paste, triple antibiotic paste and calcium hydroxide paste. Disinfection ability was evaluated against Enterococcus faecalis and multispecies biofilms by using the fluorescence technique and colony forming unit counting, for 7 to 21 days. Double antibiotic paste and triple antibiotic paste demonstrated excellent antibiofilm activity, unlike CH paste that showed limited disinfection, even when associated with different antimicrobial agents. Triple antibiotic paste was the most effective medication against biofilm.
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- Department of Endodontics, University of Southern Santa Catarina, Palhoça, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Department of Endodontics, University of Southern Santa Catarina, Palhoça, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Department of Endodontics, University of Southern Santa Catarina, Palhoça, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Department of Endodontics, University of Southern Santa Catarina, Palhoça, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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Li FC, Kishen A. 3D Organoids for Regenerative Endodontics. Biomolecules 2023; 13:900. [PMID: 37371480 DOI: 10.3390/biom13060900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2023] [Revised: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Apical periodontitis is the inflammation and destruction of periradicular tissues, mediated by microbial factors originating from the infected pulp space. This bacteria-mediated inflammatory disease is known to interfere with root development in immature permanent teeth. Current research on interventions in immature teeth has been dedicated to facilitating the continuation of root development as well as regenerating the dentin-pulp complex, but the fundamental knowledge on the cellular interactions and the role of periapical mediators in apical periodontitis in immature roots that govern the disease process and post-treatment healing is limited. The limitations in 2D monolayer cell culture have a substantial role in the existing limitations of understanding cell-to-cell interactions in the pulpal and periapical tissues. Three-dimensional (3D) tissue constructs with two or more different cell populations are a better physiological representation of in vivo environment. These systems allow the high-throughput testing of multi-cell interactions and can be applied to study the interactions between stem cells and immune cells, including the role of mediators/cytokines in simulated environments. Well-designed 3D models are critical for understanding cellular functions and interactions in disease and healing processes for future therapeutic optimization in regenerative endodontics. This narrative review covers the fundamentals of (1) the disease process of apical periodontitis; (2) the influence and challenges of regeneration in immature roots; (3) the introduction of and crosstalk between mesenchymal stem cells and macrophages; (4) 3D cell culture techniques and their applications for studying cellular interactions in the pulpal and periapical tissues; (5) current investigations on cellular interactions in regenerative endodontics; and, lastly, (6) the dental-pulp organoid developed for regenerative endodontics.
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- Fang-Chi Li
- Dental Research Institute, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5G 1G6, Canada
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- Dental Research Institute, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5G 1G6, Canada
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Tawfeek HA, El-Bardissy AAA, Abou El-Yazeed M, Youssef R, Abd Alsamad AM. Clinical and radiographic evaluation of NeoMTA versus conventional white mineral trioxide aggregate in revascularization of non-vital immature permanent anterior teeth (A randomized controlled trial). BDJ Open 2023; 9:17. [PMID: 37117192 PMCID: PMC10144882 DOI: 10.1038/s41405-023-00143-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Revised: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 04/30/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate and compare clinically and radiographically the effect of using two different coronal plug materials (NeoMTA versus Conventional White mineral trioxide aggregate) in revascularization of non-vital immature permanent anterior teeth, with special reference to the assessment and evaluation of discoloration potential over a period of one year. METHODS Revascularization procedure was performed in (30) immature permanent non-vital anterior teeth which were randomly allocated to two equal groups (n = 15). NeoMTA was used as coronal plug material in the Experimental Group (N), while conventional White mineral trioxide aggregate (WMTA) was used as a coronal plug material in the Control Group (W). All treated teeth were evaluated clinically at 1 week, 1, 3, and 12 months and radiographically at 12 months. RESULTS The overall clinical and radiographic success rate of Groups (N) and (W) at the end of the 12-month follow-up period was 100%. The discoloration was detected in a single tooth (9.1%) in Group (N) and three teeth (27.3%) in Group (W) but the difference between groups was not statistically significant. CONCLUSIONS Both NeoMTA and conventional WMTA were successful coronal plug materials in the revascularization of non-vital immature permanent teeth achieving a high level of clinical and radiographic success. NeoMTA is a promising coronal plug material that can be used for revascularization procedures in the esthetic zone as it showed less discoloration potential compared with conventional WMTA, however, there was no statistically significant difference between both materials.
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- Hala Ahmed Tawfeek
- Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry Department, Oral and Dental Research Institute, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt and Phd student in Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.
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- Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry Department, Oral and Dental Research Institute, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
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- Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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Eldessoky AE, Khalefa MM, Abu-Seida AM. Regenerative endodontic therapy in mature teeth with necrotic pulp and apical periodontitis using two disinfection protocols. BMC Oral Health 2023; 23:163. [PMID: 36949460 PMCID: PMC10031861 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-02863-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 03/24/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study compared the effect of diode laser (DL) 980 nm and double antibiotic paste (DAP) on response of mature teeth with necrotic pulp and apical periodontitis to regenerative endodontic therapy in a dog model. METHODS Pulp necrosis and periapical pathosis were induced in 40 mature double rooted premolars in four 2-year-old mongrel dogs. These teeth were randomly divided according to disinfection protocol into four equal groups (10 teeth each/20 roots), group I: DAP; group II: DL980 nm; group III: positive control (without treatment) and group IV: negative control (untouched teeth). These groups were further subdivided into 2 subgroups (5 teeth each/10 roots) according to evaluation period, subgroup (A): one month and subgroup (B): three months. Revascularization techniques were performed using bleeding induction and application of platelet rich fibrin (PRF). The coronal cavities were sealed with mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and glass ionomer cement. The inflammatory response, vital tissue in-growth, new hard tissue formation and bone resorption were assessed. Statistical analysis was done utilizing ANOVA, Tukey's post hoc and paired t tests. RESULTS In both subgroups, there were no significant differences between DAP and DL980 in terms of inflammatory cell count, vital tissue in-growth, new hard tissue formation and bone resorption (P ≤ 0.05). CONCLUSION Diode laser 980 nm can alternate DAP as a disinfection method of the root canal during RET for mature necrotic teeth, therefore it may accelerate regenerative endodontic therapy for both the patient and dentist and allows for RET in a single appointment.
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- Aalaa E Eldessoky
- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine for Girls, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine for Girls, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Surgery, Anesthesiology & Radiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, PO: 12211, Giza, Egypt.
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Shokouhinejad N, Tahun IA, Tahan SS, Mohandes F, Nekoofar MH, Dummer PMH. Microstructure and color stability of calcium silicate-based dental materials exposed to blood or platelet-rich fibrin. Clin Oral Investig 2023; 27:1193-1206. [PMID: 36585527 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-022-04733-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2022] [Accepted: 10/01/2022] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the effects of blood and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), commonly used scaffolds in regenerative endodontic treatment (RET), on the hydration, microstructure, and color stability of three hydraulic calcium silicate cements (HCSCs), OrthoMTA, RetroMTA, and TotalFill-BC-RRM. MATERIALS AND METHODS The HCSCs were prepared and placed into polyethylene molds and transferred to Eppendorf tubes containing PRF, blood, or PBS and then incubated for 1 week or 1 month. The microstructure and hydration of the cements were studied by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The chromatic alteration of materials was also measured using a spectrophotometer. The data for color stability were analyzed using 2-way analysis of variance and Tukey post hoc tests. RESULTS There was no significant difference between the color stability of cements exposed to PBS (p > 0.05). The chromatic alteration of cements exposed to blood was significantly greater than those exposed to PRF and PBS (p < 0.001). In the presence of blood and PRF, the color change of OrthoMTA was significantly greater than that of RetroMTA and TotalFill (p < 0.05), with no significant difference between RetroMTA and TotalFill (p > 0.05). XRD analysis of all cements revealed a calcium hydroxide peak after 1-week and 1-month exposure to the media; however, OrthoMTA and TotalFill exposed to blood and PRF for 1 month showed weaker calcium hydroxide peaks. SEM images revealed cements exposed to PBS had a different surface microstructure compared to those exposed to blood and PRF. Furthermore, the surface microstructure of HCSCs was influenced by the type of cement radiopacifier (bismuth oxide or zirconium oxide). EDS analysis of the elemental composition in all groups displayed peaks of Ca, O, C, Si, P, and Al. CONCLUSIONS Color stability, hydration behavior, and microstructure of HCSCs were affected by exposure to PRF and blood and the type of cement radiopacifier. CLINICAL RELEVANCE As some important physicochemical properties of HCSCs could be influenced by the environmental conditions and the type of radiopacifier, alternatives to blood clot and HCSCs containing substitutes for bismuth oxide might be more suitable in RETs.
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- Noushin Shokouhinejad
- Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. .,Department of Tissue Engineering & Applied Cell Sciences, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. .,Department of Endodontic, Bahçeşehir University School of Dentistry, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- School of Dentistry, College of Biomedical and Life Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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Rahul M, Lokade A, Tewari N, Mathur V, Agarwal D, Goel S, Keshari P, Sharma S, Bansal K. Effect of Intracanal Scaffolds on the Success Outcomes of Regenerative Endodontic Therapy - A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis. J Endod 2023; 49:110-128. [PMID: 36410623 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2022.11.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2022] [Revised: 11/12/2022] [Accepted: 11/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The scaffolds used in regenerative endodontic therapy (RET) provide structural support for cells so that they can adhere to the scaffolds and also are crucial for cellular proliferation and differentiation. The objective of this network meta-analysis was to compare effects of different intracanal scaffolds on success outcomes of RET. METHODS PubMed/Medline, EMBASE, Cochrane, CINAHL, Scopus, and Web of Science databases were searched. Studies evaluating and/or comparing clinical and/or radiographic success of RET using different scaffolds with a minimum of 12 months follow-up were included. The Cochrane Collaboration risk of bias (ROB) tool and appropriate tools from Joanna Briggs Institute were used for the assessment of ROB. A network meta-analysis was performed to compare the primary outcome (clinical success) and other success outcomes (root maturation, and pulpal sensibility) using different scaffolds. RESULTS Twenty-seven studies fulfilled the desired inclusion criteria of which 25 had a low ROB whereas 2 had a moderate ROB. Clinical success of RET using platelet-rich plasma (PRP), blood clot (BC), and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) scaffolds ranged between 91.66%-100%, 84.61%-100%, and 77%-100% respectively. The different scaffolds did not show any statistically significant difference in clinical success (PRF vs BC [P = 1.000], PRP vs BC [P = 1.000], and PRF vs PRP [P = .999]), apical root closure (PRF vs BC [P = 1.000], PRP vs BC [P = .835], PRF vs PRP [P = .956]), and pulp sensibility (PRF vs BC [P = .980], PRP versus BC [P = .520], and PRF vs PRP [P = .990]). CONCLUSION The intracanal scaffolds used during RET did not result in significant differences in regard to clinical success, root maturation, and pulpal sensibility.
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- Morankar Rahul
- Division of pedodontics and preventive dentistry, Centre for Dental Education and Research, AIIMS, New Delhi, India.
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- Division of pedodontics and preventive dentistry, Centre for Dental Education and Research, AIIMS, New Delhi, India
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- Division of pedodontics and preventive dentistry, Centre for Dental Education and Research, AIIMS, New Delhi, India
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- Division of pedodontics and preventive dentistry, Centre for Dental Education and Research, AIIMS, New Delhi, India
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- Division of Public Health Dentistry, Centre for Dental Education and Research, AIIMS, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Public Health Dentistry, Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India
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- Division of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Centre for Dental Education and Research, AIIMS, New Delhi, India
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- Division of pedodontics and preventive dentistry, Centre for Dental Education and Research, AIIMS, New Delhi, India
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Tang Q, Jin H, Lin S, Ma L, Tian T, Qin X. Are platelet concentrate scaffolds superior to traditional blood clot scaffolds in regeneration therapy of necrotic immature permanent teeth? A systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Oral Health 2022; 22:589. [PMID: 36494711 PMCID: PMC9733063 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-022-02605-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The effectiveness of platelet concentrates in promoting root development of necrotic immature permanent teeth is unclear. The present study evaluated whether the platelet concentrate protocol was superior to the traditional blood clot protocol in regeneration therapy. METHODS We searched Electronic databases, such as PubMed, Cochrane Library, ClinicalTrials and EMBASE. Randomized controlled trial studies, cohort studies, case-control studies and cross-sectional studies were included, in which platelet-rich concentrates were tested for periapical healing and root development, with the blood clot treatment protocol as the control group. Clinical and radiographic outcomes were considered. Selected articles were assessed for risk of bias. Pooled risk ratios (risk ratio, RR) were calculated for clinical success, responses to cold and electric pulp tests, periapical lesions, apex closure, root lengthening, and thickening of the dentin walls. Subgroup meta-analysis were conducted according to the type of platelet concentrate used. RESULTS Of the 1272 screened studies, 13 randomized controlled studies, 2 case-control studies and 1 cohort study were selected, in which 465 immature necrotic permanent teeth, particularly incisors and premolars, were treated. Of these 465 teeth, 457 (98.2%) in both the control and experimental groups remained clinically asymptomatic for the entire study duration, whereas eight (1.8%) showed signs and symptoms of failure, including spontaneous pain, sensitivity to percussion or reinfection. Compared with control teeth, teeth treated with PRP achieved better apical healing than BC group (RR 1.13, 95% CI 1.01-1.26, P = 0.03), and teeth treated with platelet concentrates showed improved apical closure (RR 1.04, 95% CI 0.86-1.25, P = 0.69), root lengthening (RR 1.01, 95% CI 0.74-1.39, P = 0.93), and thickening of the dentin walls (RR 1.35, 95% CI 0.95-1.93, P = 0.09), although these differences were not statistically significant. CONCLUSIONS Platelet concentrates can be used as successful scaffolds for regenerative endodontic treatment of necrotic immature permanent teeth, and PRP as a scaffold may achieve better periapical healing of teeth with periapical inflammation, although they did not differ significantly from conventional blood clot scaffolds in development of the root.
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- Qianwei Tang
- grid.256607.00000 0004 1798 2653College of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guagnxi China
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- grid.19373.3f0000 0001 0193 3564Department of Stomatology, Harbin Institute of Technology Hospital, Harbin, HeiLongjiang China
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Jinan Stomatology Hospital, Jinan, 250001 Shandong Province China
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Jinan Stomatology Hospital, Jinan, 250001 Shandong Province China
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Jinan Stomatology Hospital, Jinan, 250001 Shandong Province China
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Jinan Stomatology Hospital, Jinan, 250001 Shandong Province China
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Kumar N, Maher N, Amin F, Ghabbani H, Zafar MS, Rodríguez-Lozano FJ, Oñate-Sánchez RE. Biomimetic Approaches in Clinical Endodontics. Biomimetics (Basel) 2022; 7:biomimetics7040229. [PMID: 36546929 PMCID: PMC9775094 DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics7040229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Revised: 11/19/2022] [Accepted: 12/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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In the last few decades, biomimetic concepts have been widely adopted in various biomedical fields, including clinical dentistry. Endodontics is an important sub-branch of dentistry which deals with the different conditions of pulp to prevent tooth loss. Traditionally, common procedures, namely pulp capping, root canal treatment, apexification, and apexigonesis, have been considered for the treatment of different pulp conditions using selected materials. However, clinically to regenerate dental pulp, tissue engineering has been advocated as a feasible approach. Currently, new trends are emerging in terms of regenerative endodontics which have led to the replacement of diseased and non-vital teeth into the functional and healthy dentine-pulp complex. Root- canal therapy is the standard management option when dental pulp is damaged irreversibly. This treatment modality involves soft-tissue removal and then filling that gap through the obturation technique with a synthetic material. The formation of tubular dentine and pulp-like tissue formation occurs when stem cells are transplanted into the root canal with an appropriate scaffold material. To sum up tissue engineering approach includes three components: (1) scaffold, (2) differentiation, growth, and factors, and (3) the recruitment of stem cells within the pulp or from the periapical region. The aim of this paper is to thoroughly review and discuss various pulp-regenerative approaches and materials used in regenerative endodontics which may highlight the current trends and future research prospects in this particular area.
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- Naresh Kumar
- Department of Science of Dental Materials, Dr. Ishrat Ul Ebad Khan Institute of Oral Health Sciences, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi 74200, Pakistan
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +92-333-2818500
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- Department of Science of Dental Materials, Dr. Ishrat Ul Ebad Khan Institute of Oral Health Sciences, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi 74200, Pakistan
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- Department of Science of Dental Materials, Dow Dental College, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi 74200, Pakistan
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Taibah University, Al Madinah, Al Munawwarah 41311, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Taibah University, Al Madinah, Al Munawwarah 41311, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Dental Materials, Islamic International Dental College, Riphah International University, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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- Department of Special Care in Dentistry, Hospital Morales Meseguer, IMIB-Arrixaca, University of Murcia, 30008 Murcia, Spain
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Aricioglu B, Gunacar DN, Kosar T, Sanal Cikman A, Pertek Hatipoglu F, Maras E. Assessment of bone quality of apical periodontitis treated with MTA plug and regenerative endodontic techniques. AUST ENDOD J 2022; 48:444-450. [PMID: 36197584 DOI: 10.1111/aej.12697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Revised: 08/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Fractal analysis (FA) is a quantitative, objective and non-invasive method that facilitates the characterisation of the tissue architecture. This study aims to compare the periapical healing at 1-year follow-up by evaluating newly generated trabecular bone with FA after Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) plug and regenerative endodontic treatment (RET). A total of 55 asymptomatic teeth with a single-canal, open apex and periapical lesion, treated with MTA plug or RET, were evaluated retrospectively. After considering the inclusion/exclusion criteria, FA was conducted on 30 periapical images using the box-counting method. In both groups, a significant decrease was observed in the periapical lesion size at 1-year follow-up (p < 0.01). However, there was no significant difference between the MTA plug and RET (p > 0.01). Significantly higher fractal dimension values were detected at 1-year follow-up in both MTA plug and RET cases (p < 0.01). However, the difference was not significant between the groups (p > 0.01). Both procedures seem to improve periapical healing with a new resistant bone of similar density and complexity.
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- Banu Aricioglu
- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University, Rize, Turkey
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University, Rize, Turkey
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Karadeniz Technical Unıversity, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University, Rize, Turkey
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, Niğde, Turkey
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University, Rize, Turkey
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Expert consensus on regenerative endodontic procedures. Int J Oral Sci 2022; 14:55. [PMID: 36450715 PMCID: PMC9712432 DOI: 10.1038/s41368-022-00206-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Revised: 10/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Regenerative endodontic procedures (REPs) is a biologic-based treatment modality for immature permanent teeth diagnosed with pulp necrosis. The ultimate objective of REPs is to regenerate the pulp-dentin complex, extend the tooth longevity and restore the normal function. Scientific evidence has demonstrated the efficacy of REPs in promotion of root development through case reports, case series, cohort studies, and randomized controlled studies. However, variations in clinical protocols for REPs exist due to the empirical nature of the original protocols and rapid advancements in the research field of regenerative endodontics. The heterogeneity in protocols may cause confusion among dental practitioners, thus guidelines and considerations of REPs should be explicated. This expert consensus mainly discusses the biological foundation, the available clinical protocols and current status of REPs in treating immature teeth with pulp necrosis, as well as the main complications of this treatment, aiming at refining the clinical management of REPs in accordance with the progress of basic researches and clinical studies, suggesting REPs may become a more consistently evidence-based option in dental treatment.
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The Four Pillars for Successful Regenerative Therapy in Endodontics: Stem Cells, Biomaterials, Growth Factors, and Their Synergistic Interactions. Stem Cells Int 2022; 2022:1580842. [PMID: 36193253 PMCID: PMC9526564 DOI: 10.1155/2022/1580842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2021] [Revised: 08/14/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Endodontics has made significant progress in regenerative approaches in recent years, thanks to advances in biologically based procedures or regenerative endodontic therapy (RET). In recent years, our profession has witnessed a clear conceptual shift in this therapy. RET was initially based on a blood clot induced by apical bleeding without harvesting the patient’s cells or cell-free RET. Later, the RET encompassed the three principles of tissue engineering, stromal/stem cells, scaffolds, and growth factors, aiming for the regeneration of a functional dentin pulp complex. The regenerated dental pulp will recover the protective mechanisms including innate immunity, tertiary dentin formation, and pain sensitivity. This comprehensive review covers the basic knowledge and practical information for translational applications of stem cell-based RET and tissue engineering procedures for the regeneration of dental pulp. It will also provide overall information on the emerging technologies in biological and synthetic matrices, biomaterials, and signaling molecules, recent advances in stem cell therapy, and updated experimental results. This review brings useful and timely clinical evidence for practitioners to understand the challenges faced for a successful cell-based RET and the importance of preserving or reestablishing tooth vitality. The clinical translation of these current bioengineering approaches will undoubtedly be beneficial to the future practice of endodontics.
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Minic S, Vital S, Chaussain C, Boukpessi T, Mangione F. Tissue Characteristics in Endodontic Regeneration: A Systematic Review. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms231810534. [PMID: 36142446 PMCID: PMC9504778 DOI: 10.3390/ijms231810534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Revised: 09/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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The regenerative endodontic procedure (REP) represents a treatment option for immature necrotic teeth with a periapical lesion. Currently, this therapy has a wide field of pre-clinical and clinical applications, but no standardization exists regarding successful criteria. Thus, by analysis of animal and human studies, the aim of this systematic review was to highlight the main characteristics of the tissue generated by REP. A customized search of PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, and Web of Science databases from January 2000 to January 2022 was conducted. Seventy-five human and forty-nine animal studies were selected. In humans, the evaluation criteria were clinical 2D and 3D radiographic examinations. Most of the studies identified a successful REP with an asymptomatic tooth, apical lesion healing, and increased root thickness and length. In animals, histological and radiological criteria were considered. Newly formed tissues in the canals were fibrous, cementum, or bone-like tissues along the dentine walls depending on the area of the root. REP assured tooth development and viability. However, further studies are needed to identify procedures to successfully reproduce the physiological structure and function of the dentin–pulp complex.
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- Sandra Minic
- URP 2496 Laboratory of Orofacial Pathologies, Imaging and Biotherapies, Life Imaging Platform (PIV), Laboratoire d’excellence INFLAMEX, UFR Odontology, Université Paris Cité, 92120 Montrouge, France
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- URP 2496 Laboratory of Orofacial Pathologies, Imaging and Biotherapies, Life Imaging Platform (PIV), Laboratoire d’excellence INFLAMEX, UFR Odontology, Université Paris Cité, 92120 Montrouge, France
- Louis Mourier Hospital, AP-HP, DMU ESPRIT, 92700 Colombes, France
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- URP 2496 Laboratory of Orofacial Pathologies, Imaging and Biotherapies, Life Imaging Platform (PIV), Laboratoire d’excellence INFLAMEX, UFR Odontology, Université Paris Cité, 92120 Montrouge, France
- Bretonneau Hospital Dental Department and Reference Center for Rare Diseases of Calcium and Phosphorus Metabolism, AP-HP, 75018 Paris, France
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- URP 2496 Laboratory of Orofacial Pathologies, Imaging and Biotherapies, Life Imaging Platform (PIV), Laboratoire d’excellence INFLAMEX, UFR Odontology, Université Paris Cité, 92120 Montrouge, France
- Pitié Salpétrière Hospital, DMU CHIR, AP-HP, 75013 Paris, France
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- URP 2496 Laboratory of Orofacial Pathologies, Imaging and Biotherapies, Life Imaging Platform (PIV), Laboratoire d’excellence INFLAMEX, UFR Odontology, Université Paris Cité, 92120 Montrouge, France
- Henri Mondor Hospital, AP-HP, 94000 Créteil, France
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Zeng Q, Zhang J, Guo J, Liu S, Yang M, Lin J. Preoperative factors analysis on root development after regenerative endodontic procedures: a retrospective study. BMC Oral Health 2022; 22:374. [PMID: 36058906 PMCID: PMC9442966 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-022-02412-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Accepted: 08/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Background Regenerative endodontic procedures (REPs) have achieved clinical success on the immature permanent teeth with pulp necrosis, and can promote root development. However, preoperative factors and their effects on root development of REPs have not been definitely concluded. The aim of this study was to investigate the preoperative factors that may influence the root development of REPs. Methods A total of 116 teeth in 110 patients treated with REPs in the Paediatric Dentistry Department and Endodontics Department from 2013 to 2017 were included in this study. Preoperative factors including aetiology, age, diagnosis and initial root morphology were collected retrospectively, and the associations between these factors and root development after REPs were analysed by Fisher's exact test and multivariate logistic regression model. Results The overall rate of root development after REPs was 89.7%. The dens evaginatus group showed a higher rate (98.8%) in root development than the trauma group (67.6%) (P < 0.01). There was no significant difference among the different age groups (7–13 years old) or among different diagnoses groups (P > 0.05). And it showed in the trauma group that the teeth with apical foramen sizes larger than 3 mm significantly promoted root development than those smaller than 3 mm (P < 0.01). Multivariate logistic regression indicated that aetiology was significantly correlated with root development of REPs (OR: 0.07, 95% CI 0.007, 0.627, P < 0.05). Conclusions The REPs promoted more root developments in the dens evaginatus group than the trauma group, indicating that aetiology may be correlated with the root development of REPs. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12903-022-02412-x.
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- Qian Zeng
- Hospital of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510055, China
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- Xiangya Stomatological Hospital, Xiangya School of Stomatology, Central South University, Hunan Key Laboratory of Oral Health Research, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510055, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510055, China
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- Department of Endodontology, Kornberg School of Dentistry, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510055, China.
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Noohi P, Abdekhodaie MJ, Nekoofar MH, Galler KM, Dummer PMH. Advances in Scaffolds Used for Pulp-Dentine Complex Tissue Engineering - A Narrative Review. Int Endod J 2022; 55:1277-1316. [PMID: 36039729 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2022] [Revised: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Pulp necrosis in immature teeth disrupts root development and predisposes roots to fracture as a consequence of their thin walls and open apices. Regenerative endodontics is a developing treatment modality whereby necrotic pulps are replaced with newly formed healthy tissue inside the root canal. Many clinical studies have demonstrated the potential of this strategy to stimulate root maturation and apical root-end closure. However, clinical outcomes are patient-dependent and unpredictable. The development of predictable clinical protocols is achieved through the interplay of the three classical elements of tissue engineering, namely, stem cells, signaling molecules, and scaffolds. Scaffolds provide structural support for cells to adhere and proliferate and also regulate cell differentiation and metabolism. Hence, designing and fabricating an appropriate scaffold is a crucial step in tissue engineering. In this review, four main classes of scaffolds used to engineer pulp-dentine complexes, including bioceramic-based scaffolds, synthetic polymer-based scaffolds, natural polymer-based scaffolds, and composite scaffolds, are covered. Additionally, recent advances in the design, fabrication, and application of such scaffolds are analysed along with their advantages and limitations. Finally, the importance of vascular network establishment in the success of pulp-dentine complex regeneration and strategies used to create scaffolds to address this challenge are discussed.
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- Parisa Noohi
- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Tissue Engineering, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Endodontic, Bahçeşehir University School of Dentistry, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Hospital Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- School of Dentistry, College of Biomedical and Life Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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Leite ML, de Oliveira Ribeiro RA, Soares DG, Hebling J, de Souza Costa CA. Poly(Caprolactone)-Aligned Nanofibers Associated with Fibronectin-loaded Collagen Hydrogel as a Potent Bioactive Scaffold for Cell-Free Regenerative Endodontics. Int Endod J 2022; 55:1359-1371. [PMID: 36036876 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2021] [Revised: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIM Guided tissue regeneration has been considered a promising strategy to replace conventional endodontic therapy of teeth with incomplete root formation. Therefore, the objective of this study was to develop a tubular scaffold (TB-SC) with poly (caprolactone)-aligned nanofibers associated with a fibronectin-loaded collagen hydrogel and assess the pulp regeneration potential mediated by human apical papilla cells (hAPCs) using an in vitro model of teeth with incomplete root formation. METHODOLOGY Aligned nanofiber strips based on 10% poly(caprolactone) (PCL) were synthesized with the electrospinning technique to produce the TB-SCs. These were submitted to different treatments, according to the following groups: TB-SC (negative control): TB-SC without treatment; TB-SC+FN (positive control): TB-SC coated with 10 μg/mL of fibronectin; TB-SC+H: TB-SC associated with collagen hydrogel; TB-SC+HFN: TB-SC associated with fibronectin-loaded collagen hydrogel. Then, the biomaterials were inserted into cylindrical devices to mimic the regenerative therapy of teeth with incomplete root formation. The hAPCs were seeded on the upper surface of the TB-SCs associated or not with any treatment, and cell migration/proliferation and the gene expression of markers related to pulp regeneration (ITGA5, ITGAV, COL1A1, and COL1A3) were evaluated. The data were submitted to ANOVA/Tukey's tests (α=5 %). RESULTS Higher values of cell migration/proliferation and gene expression of all markers tested were observed in groups TB-SC+FN, TB-SC+H, and TB-SC+HFN compared with the TB-SC group (p<0.05). The hAPCs in the TB-SC+HFN group showed the highest values of cell proliferation and gene expression of COL1A1 and COL3A1 (p<0.05), as well as superior cell migration results to groups TB-SC and TB-SC+H (p<0.05). CONCLUSION Aligned nanofiber scaffolds associated with the fibronectin-loaded collagen hydrogel enhanced the migration and proliferation of hAPCs, and gene expression of pulp regeneration markers. Therefore, the use of these biomaterials may be considered an interesting strategy for regenerative pulp therapy of teeth with incomplete root formation.
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- Maria Luísa Leite
- Department of Oral Health Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of British Columbia. 2199 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Araraquara School of Dentistry, Univ. Estadual Paulista - UNESP. 1680 Humaitá Street, Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, Endodontics and Dental Materials, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo. 9-75 Alameda Dr. Octávio Pinheiro Brisolla Street, Bauru, SP, Brazil
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- Departament of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, Araraquara School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (Unesp). 1680 Humaitá Street, Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology and Pathology, Araraquara School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (Unesp). Humaitá Street, 1680, Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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Okasha H, Abu‐Seida AM, Hashem AA, El Ashry SH, Nagy MM. Inflammatory response and immunohistochemical characterization of experimental calcium silicate-based perforation repair material. Int J Exp Pathol 2022; 103:156-163. [PMID: 35363398 PMCID: PMC9264342 DOI: 10.1111/iep.12439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2021] [Revised: 03/07/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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This study compares the immunohistochemical reaction of a new experimental tricalcium silicate perforation repair material to mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and Biodentine. A total of 162 mature premolar teeth from 12 dogs were divided into three experimental groups (n = 54 teeth each) according to the evaluation period: 1, 2 and 3 months. Each group was further divided into two equal subgroups (n = 27 teeth each) according to the time of repair: immediate repair and delayed repair. Each subgroup was subdivided according to the material used into three experimental subdivisions (n = 8 teeth each): MTA, Biodentine (Septodont) and experimental material, and two control subdivisions: positive control (n = 2 teeth) and negative control (one tooth). Under general anaesthesia, access cavity was done. Cleaning and shaping were performed using ProTaper universal rotary instruments. The canals were obturated using cold lateral compaction technique with Gutta percha and Adseal sealer. Furcation perforations were created then randomly sealed using the three materials either immediately or after one month (delayed repair). Inflammatory cell count and immunohistochemical analysis of osteopontin-positive area fraction were digitally analysed using the ImageJ software. Delayed furcal perforation repair showed significantly higher inflammatory cell count than immediate repair. No significant difference in inflammatory cell count and immunohistochemical analysis was detected between the three tested materials. The immunohistochemical analysis revealed the highest immunopositive area fraction in the 3-month evaluation period. The experimental tricalcium silicate cement performed similarly to Biodentine and MTA regarding the osteopontin expression during perforation repair, suggesting it is a suitable alternative with favourable handling characters.
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- Hend Okasha
- Department of EndodonticFaculty of DentistryOctober University for Modern Sciences and ArtsGizaEgypt
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- Department of Surgery, Anesthesiology & RadiologyFaculty of Veterinary MedicineCairo UniversityGizaEgypt
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- Department of EndodonticFaculty of DentistryAin Shams UniversityCairoEgypt
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- Department of EndodonticFaculty of DentistryAin Shams UniversityCairoEgypt
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- Department of EndodonticFaculty of DentistryAin Shams UniversityCairoEgypt
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Treatment of Necrotic Anterior and Posterior Teeth with Regenerative Endodontic Procedures Using PRF as a Scaffold: A Retrospective Study. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/app12136774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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We assessed the impact of regenerative endodontic procedures (REP) using a platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) scaffold on necrotic immature permanent anterior and posterior teeth based on the following parameters: periapical healing, changes in root development, and associations between increases in the radiographic root area (RRA), and degree of root to apical closure. The study included 50 teeth consisting of 57 roots (36 anterior and 21 posterior) treated between 2017 and 2019, with an average follow-up of two years. Complete periapical healing was achieved in 91.2% teeth, and uncertain healing was achieved in 8.8%. RRA increased in 95% of teeth and root lengthening was achieved in 86% teeth (without any mutual effect). Apical closure was significantly associated with tooth location (89% and 30% of the posterior and anterior roots, respectively). Trauma was the most common aetiology of necrotic anterior teeth, whereas caries was the only aetiology of necrotic posterior teeth. REP using PRF scaffold achieved a high success rate for periapical healing and root maturation in both anterior and posterior necrotic immature teeth. The favourable results obtained in posterior teeth may encourage the use of REP for treating necrotic immature permanent posterior teeth.
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Lee C, Song M. Failure of regenerative endodontic procedures: case analysis and subsequent treatment options. J Endod 2022; 48:1137-1145. [PMID: 35714726 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2022.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Revised: 05/15/2022] [Accepted: 06/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Regenerative endodontic procedures (REPs) are considered effective treatments for immature necrotic permanent teeth, with favorable outcomes. However, failed cases require subsequent treatment. This study aimed to review and analyze failed cases after REPs and suggest a treatment algorithm to aid clinical decision making. METHODS A total of 111 REP cases were selected that conducted between 2015-2020. Clinical outcomes were assessed based on clinical and radiographic evaluations. The criteria for failure included persistence of clinical signs or symptoms and/or periapical radiolucency showing persistent apical periodontitis. Cases requiring any treatment intervention, including extraction, were also considered failures. RESULTS Sixteen cases were included as failures. The etiology of pulpal disease was stratified into dental trauma (56%), dens evaginatus (25%), and dental caries (12.5%), with the remaining one case having an undocumented cause. The primary reasons for treatment failure were persistent infection (81.3%) and root resorption (18.7%). The identification time of failure varied, with six cases (37.5%) detected in less than six months and ten cases (62.5%) later than six months after REPs. Sixteen failed cases received five different interventions: second REPs, apexification, conventional root canal treatment, surgical approach, and extraction. CONCLUSION Interventions for failed REPs are challenging. Consideration of the treatability of the tooth, accessibility to the canal, and the presence of an apical seat might be key factors in clinical decision making to obtain a successful outcome.
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- Chaehwan Lee
- Department of Conservative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea.
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Dankook University, Cheonan, Korea.
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Liu H, Lu J, Jiang Q, Haapasalo M, Qian J, Tay FR, Shen Y. Biomaterial scaffolds for clinical procedures in endodontic regeneration. Bioact Mater 2022; 12:257-277. [PMID: 35310382 PMCID: PMC8897058 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2021.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2021] [Revised: 10/04/2021] [Accepted: 10/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Regenerative endodontic procedures have been rapidly evolving over the past two decades and are employed extensively in clinical endodontics. These procedures have been perceived as valuable adjuvants to conventional strategies in the treatment of necrotic immature permanent teeth that were deemed to have poor prognosis. As a component biological triad of tissue engineering (i.e., stem cells, growth factors and scaffolds), biomaterial scaffolds have demonstrated clinical potential as an armamentarium in regenerative endodontic procedures and achieved remarkable advancements. The aim of the present review is to provide a broad overview of biomaterials employed for scaffolding in regenerative endodontics. The favorable properties and limitations of biomaterials organized in naturally derived, host-derived and synthetic material categories were discussed. Preclinical and clinical studies published over the past five years on the performance of biomaterial scaffolds, as well as current challenges and future perspectives for the application of biomaterials for scaffolding and clinical evaluation of biomaterial scaffolds in regenerative endodontic procedures were addressed in depth. Overview of biomaterials for scaffolding in regenerative endodontics are presented. Findings of preclinical and clinical studies on the performance of biomaterial scaffolds are summarized. Challenges and future prospects in biomaterial scaffolds are discussed.
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Sabatini C, Ayenew L, Khan T, Hall R, Lee T. Dental Pulp Cells Conditioning Through Poly(I:C) Activation of Toll-Like Receptor 3 (TLR3) for Amplification of Trophic Factors. J Endod 2022; 48:872-879. [PMID: 35447294 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2022.04.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2022] [Revised: 04/09/2022] [Accepted: 04/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Regeneration of the pulp-dentin complex hinges on functionally diverse growth factors, cytokines, chemokines, signaling molecules, and other secreted factors collectively referred to as trophic factors. Delivery of exogenous factors and induced release of endogenous dentin-bound factors by conditioning agents have been explored towards these goals. The aim of this study was to investigate a promising regeneration strategy based on the conditioning of dental pulp cells (DPCs) with polyinosinic-polycytidylic acid [poly(I:C)] for amplification of endogenous trophic factors. METHODS DPCs were isolated from human dental pulps, propagated in culture, and treated with an optimized dose of poly(I:C). MTT assay and metabolite analysis were conducted to monitor the cytotoxicity of poly(I:C). ELISA and qPCR assays were performed to quantify induction of trophic factors in response to DPC conditioning. Statistical significance was P < .05. RESULTS Analysis of 32 trophic factors involved in Wnt signaling, cell migration and chemotaxis, cell proliferation and differentiation, extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling and angiogenesis, and immunoregulation revealed that DPCs abundantly express many trophic factors including AMF, BDNF, BMP2, FGF1, FGF2, FGF5, HGF, MCP1, NGF, SDF1, TGFβ1, TIMP1, TIMP2, TIMP3, and VEGF-A, many of which were further induced by DPC conditioning; induction, which was significant for BDNF, EGF, HGF, LIF, MCP1, SDF1, IL6, IL11, MMP9 and TIMP1. Both DPCs proliferation and lactate production (P < .05) were inhibited by 8 μg/ml poly(I:C) relative to the control. CONCLUSIONS In vitro DPC conditioning through poly(I:C) activation of TLR3 led to amplification of trophic factors involved in tissue repair. The strategy offers promise for endodontic regeneration and tooth repair and warrants further investigation.
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- Department of Biochemistry, University at Buffalo, 3435 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214, USA
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Araújo LD, Goulart TS, Gil ACK, Schuldt DPV, Coelho BS, Figueiredo DDR, Garcia LDFR, Almeida JD. Do alternative scaffolds used in regenerative endodontics promote better root development than that achieved with blood clots? Braz Dent J 2022; 33:22-32. [PMID: 35508033 PMCID: PMC9645157 DOI: 10.1590/0103-6440202204746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2021] [Accepted: 02/25/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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The aim of this integrative review was to identify whether alternative scaffolds
used in regenerative endodontics contribute to better root development, in
relation to the increase in root length and thickness of dentin walls, compared
with blood clot (BC) scaffolds. The literature search was conducted in PubMed,
SciELO and Lilacs databases, using descriptors related to the topic. After
applying the eligibility criteria, 11 articles were selected and analyzed
according to the proposed aim. Five clinical and six in vivo
studies, conducted in animals, compared different types of alternative scaffolds
with BCs, with emphasis on platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and platelet-rich fibrin
(PRF). All scaffolds, alternative or BC, promoted an increase in root length and
dentin wall thickness, with varying percentages of increase between studies. In
general, there was a significant increase in root length and dentin thickness
promoted by PRF and PRP scaffolds, compared with BC. It was concluded that the
majority of the scaffolds tested contributed to the increase in root length and
thickness of dentin walls, with emphasis on PRF and PRP.
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- University of Southern Santa Catarina, Brazil; Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil
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Galler KM, Akamp T, Knüttel H, Widbiller M. A critical analysis of clinical research methods to study regenerative endodontics. Int Endod J 2022; 55 Suppl 2:456-470. [PMID: 35338660 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2021] [Revised: 03/17/2022] [Accepted: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Regenerative endodontic treatment such as revitalization provides a treatment option for immature teeth with pulp necrosis. The main difference to the alternative procedure, the apical plug, is the induction of a blood clot inside the canal as a scaffold for healing and new tissue formation. Due to the biology-based and minimally-invasive nature of the treatment, revitalization has raised considerable interest in recent years. Whereas the procedure is fairly new and recommendations from endodontic societies have been in place only for a few years, the treatment protocol has evolved over the past two decades. Evidence has been created, not only from laboratory and animal work, but also from clinical studies including case reports, cohort studies and eventually prospective randomized controlled clinical trials, systematic reviews and meta-analyses. However, the research methods and clinical studies with subsequent reports oftentimes present with methodical limitations, which makes it difficult to objectively assess the value of this treatment modality. Several open questions remain, including the need for a more differentiated indication of revitalization after different traumatic injuries, the long-term prognosis of treated teeth and the true benefits for the patient. Therefore, this review aims to identify and reflect on such limitations, scrutinizing study design, diagnostic tools, procedural details and outcome parameters. A core outcome set is also proposed in this context, which can be considered in future clinical investigations. These considerations may lead to a more detailed and stringent planning and execution of future studies in order to create high-quality evidence for the treatment modality of revitalization and thus provide more robust data, create a larger body of knowledge for clinicians and further specify current recommendations.
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- K M Galler
- Department of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- University Library, University of Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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Jiang X, Liu H, Peng C. Continued root development of immature permanent teeth after regenerative endodontics with or without a collagen membrane: A randomized, controlled clinical trial. Int J Paediatr Dent 2022; 32:284-293. [PMID: 34138499 DOI: 10.1111/ipd.12853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2021] [Revised: 05/17/2021] [Accepted: 06/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Recent studies evaluated the efficacy of a collagen membrane (Bio-Gide) to promote root development in regenerative endodontics (REPs). However, the influence of etiology and tooth type on the results was not assessed. AIMS To evaluate the quantitative and qualitative effect of a collagen membrane (Bio-Gide), with and without the effect of etiology and tooth type, in promoting root development in immature teeth after REPs. DESIGN Eighty nonvital immature teeth were divided randomly into two groups (40 teeth in each group). REPs were performed with (experimental group) and without (control group) a collagen membrane. All teeth were subjected to regular clinical and radiographical follow-up. RESULTS Seventy-six teeth were included in the final analyses. The average follow-up periods were 33.1 ± 21.8 months for the control group and 28.1± 18.6 months for the experimental group. Quantitative analysis of root development in the experimental group showed a greater increase in dentin wall thickness in the middle one-third of the root compared to the control group, with or without the effect of etiology and tooth type. Six types of root development were observed. There was no significant difference in the type of tooth development between the two groups. CONCLUSION The use of a collagen membrane could promote an increase in dentin wall thickness in the middle one-third of the root, and it had no significant effect in terms of the type of subsequent root development.
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- Xijun Jiang
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology, Beijing, China
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Pecci-Lloret MP, Nandin-Muttoni G, Pecci-Lloret MR, Guerrero-Gironés J, Rodríguez-Lozano FJ. SCAFFOLDS FOR PULP REVITALIZATION: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIALS. Ann Anat 2022; 243:151936. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aanat.2022.151936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2021] [Revised: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Saxena N, Hugar SM, Soneta SP, Joshi RS, Dialani PK, Gokhale N. Evaluation of the Treatment Protocols in the Management of Pulpally Involved Young Permanent Teeth in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2022; 15:S103-S113. [PMID: 35645501 PMCID: PMC9108820 DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-2218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background In children with young permanent teeth, dental caries and traumatic injuries are the most common problems leading to pulp necrosis. Since, root development is completed in two to three years after eruption of the tooth into the oral cavity, loss of pulp vitality in young permanent tooth creates distinctive problems. In spite of exceeding availability of treatment procedures there is a need to search for a substantial procedure to treat young permanent teeth effectively. Aim The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the treatment protocols in the management of pulpally involved young permanent teeth in children. Method Systematic search was conducted on databases PubMed, Cochrane, and Google Scholar among studies published from 1st January 2010 till 31st May 2020. Studies meeting the inclusion criteria were included in the review and were then assessed for quality with the help of predetermined criteria which categorized studies into high, medium, and low. Results Search strategy yielded 4,846 articles. After screening through titles and abstracts, 33 articles remained which were further screened for full text. At the end, 14 articles were included in systematic review. Furthermore, the included articles were statistically evaluated by meta-analysis. Conclusion In apexogenesis and apexification procedures, newer biomimetic materials like mineral trioxide aggregate and biodentine have more success rate than conventionally used calcium hydroxide. Among regenerative endodontic procedures platelet-rich plasma and platelet- rich fibrin showed better results. Clinical significance To amend clinician perceptions towards acceptance of the newer regenerative procedures and their effectiveness in management of young permanent tooth. How to cite this article Saxena N, Hugar SM, Soneta SP, et al. Evaluation of the Treatment Protocols in the Management of Pulpally Involved Young Permanent Teeth in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2022;15(S-1):S103–S113.
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- Nivedita Saxena
- Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Kaher's KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences, Belgaum, Belagavi, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Kaher's KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences, Belgaum, Belagavi, Karnataka, India
- Shivayogi M Hugar, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Kaher's KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences, Belgaum, Belagavi, Karnataka, India, Phone: +91 9986436448, e-mail:
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- Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Kaher's KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences, Belgaum, Belagavi, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Kaher's KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences, Belgaum, Belagavi, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Kaher's KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences, Belgaum, Belagavi, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Kaher's KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences, Belgaum, Belagavi, Karnataka, India
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Alghofaily M, Torabinejad M, Nosrat A. Regenerative Endodontic Treatment Using Periapical Blood or Circulating Blood as Scaffold: A Volumetric Analysis. J Endod 2022; 48:625-631. [PMID: 35218760 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2022.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2021] [Revised: 11/26/2021] [Accepted: 01/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Circulating blood is a readily available scaffold when enough bleeding cannot be induced from periapical tissues during regenerative endodontic treatments (RET). The aim of this investigation was to compare the radiographic outcome, linear and 3-dimensional volumetric, of RET using periapical blood or circulating blood as scaffolds in sheep immature mandibular incisors. METHODS Thirty-two immature sheep mandibular central incisors were randomly assigned to the following groups (n=8)- Positive control: the pulps were removed without any treatment; Periapical blood: RET was performed using periapical blood as scaffold; Circulating blood: RET was performed using circulating blood as scaffold; Negative control: intact teeth without any treatment. After 8 months micro computed tomography images of mandibular blocks were taken to assess the followings: root length; root thickness at mid-root and CEJ levels; and incidence of apical closure. Root structures were segmented, and root volumes were calculated and analyzed statistically. RESULTS RET using periapical blood and circulating blood resulted in increase in root length, root wall thickness at mid-root and CEJ levels, incidence of apical closure, and root volume (P<.05). There were no significant differences between RET groups and negative control group regarding linear measurements (i.e., root length, root thickness, and apical closure) (P>.05). Root volumes of the two RET groups were similar (P>.05) and were less than those observed in negative control group (P<.05). CONCLUSIONS There were no significant radiographic differences between RET groups using periapical blood and circulating blood as scaffolds. RET resulted in less root volume compared to normal root development.
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- Maha Alghofaily
- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Endodontics, Department of Advanced Oral Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland; Centreville Endodontics, Loma Linda, Centreville, Virginia.
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Radiographic differences observed following apexification vs revascularization in necrotic immature molars and incisors: a follow-up study of 18 teeth. Eur Arch Paediatr Dent 2022; 23:381-389. [PMID: 35129776 PMCID: PMC9167200 DOI: 10.1007/s40368-022-00692-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2021] [Accepted: 01/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the effectiveness of apexification versus revascularization in the treatment of necrotic immature teeth and determine which strategy affords the greatest radiological success rate. METHODS An analysis was made of 18 teeth subjected to mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) apical plugging and regenerative endodontic treatment, assessing healing of the apical lesions and the changes in root dimensions. RESULTS Significantly greater root growth was observed with revascularization in terms of the percentage change in length (12.75% at 6 months) and dentin thickness (34.57% at 6 months) (p < 0.05). There were no significant differences between the two treatments in terms of the apical healing scores after 6 months of follow-up (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION Apexification with an MTA apical plug and pulp regeneration are reliable treatments for non-vital immature teeth. The radiographic outcomes are comparable between the immature teeth subjected to MTA apexification versus those subjected to revascularization. The results of the present study indicate a greater increase in root length and width with regenerative endodontic treatment.
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Báez V, Corcos L, Morgillo F, Imperatrice L, Gualtieri AF. "Meta-analysis of regenerative endodontics outcomes with antibiotics pastes and calcium hydroxide. The apex of the iceberg". J Oral Biol Craniofac Res 2022; 12:90-98. [PMID: 34815932 PMCID: PMC8593466 DOI: 10.1016/j.jobcr.2021.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2021] [Revised: 08/17/2021] [Accepted: 11/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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PORPOSE The aim of this study was to evaluate, through a meta-analysis, the predictability of Regenerative Endodontic therapies with antibiotic pastes and calcium hydroxide [Ca(OH)2], related to four variables as follows: root dentin wall thickening, apical closure, apical repair and root lengthening. METHODS Literature electronic searches were performed in Pubmed - MEDLINE, Scopus and Lilacs-BVS platforms using appropriate search terms, Mesh (Medical Subject Headings), DeCS (Health Sciences Descriptors) and Boolean operators comprising articles published between 2009 and 2020. Thirty-two original indexed papers were included making a total of 758 regenerative endodontic procedures. A descriptive meta-analysis was performed. RESULTS Dentin wall thickening was present in 66% (CI95: 58%-73%) of the cases treated with antibiotic paste, while when Ca(OH)2 was used, a percentage of 53% (CI95: 26%-78%), was obtained. When antibiotic paste was used, apical closure was found in the 66% (CI95: 58%-73%) of the regenerative endodontic procedures, while when Ca(OH)2 was used, 88% (CI95: 80%-93%) of the cases were found to reach apical closure. Root lengthening and apical repair were found satisfactory for both disinfection protocols. CONCLUSIONS There could be differences between the two treatments since a higher percentage of root dentin wall thickening was found when using antibiotic pastes, while a higher percentage of apical closure was found when calcium hydroxide was used. Development of more clinical studies would be necessary in order to confirm the observed differences. The proposed approach could provide a useful contribution for endodontists when planning regenerative endodontic procedures, so as to guide decision-making to the best elective treatment and to select the appropriate disinfection method in accordance with preoperative radiographic diagnosis of root development stage, then increasing the predictability of regenerative endodontic treatment and reducing potential risk of root fractures.
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- Viviana Báez
- Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Odontología. Cátedra de Endodoncia. Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Centro de Educación Médica e Investigaciones Clínicas CEMIC, Departamento de Odontología. Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Odontología. Cátedra de Endodoncia. Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Odontología. Cátedra de Endodoncia. Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Odontología. Cátedra de Endodoncia. Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Odontología. Cátedra de Biofísica y Bioestadística. Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Abu Zeid ST, Alamoudi RA, Alothmani OS, Mokeem Saleh AA, Siddiqui AY. A Prospective Study of Long-Term Regenerative Endodontics Outcomes of Necrotic Immature Permanent Teeth: An 8-Year Follow-Up. Healthcare (Basel) 2021; 9:healthcare9121670. [PMID: 34946396 PMCID: PMC8701996 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare9121670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2021] [Revised: 11/21/2021] [Accepted: 11/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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For the management of necrotic immature teeth, regenerative endodontics offers the advantage of further root lengthening, thickening of dentin wall, and apical closure. This prospective study aimed to evaluate the long-term outcome of regenerative endodontics in immature necrotic permanent teeth. A total of 23 immature roots were medicated by triple antibiotic paste. After 21 days, bleeding was induced by over-instrumentation, and then mineral trioxide aggregate and coronal restoration were applied. Patients were scheduled for clinical and radiographic follow-up for 8 years. The radiographic changes of root dimensions were assessed using the ImageJ Plugin and statistically analyzed by Kruskal-Wallis test at a 95% confidence level. For qualitative evaluation, images were overlapped and analyzed using Photoshop software. All teeth were asymptomatic one month after the treatment. All teeth (n = 18) with preoperative periapical radiolucency showed complete resolution within 6-9 months. Recall rate at two, three, and eight years was 69.6%, 56.5%, and 34.8%, respectively. Continuous root development with a significant increase in root length and thickening of dentin wall accompanied by a significant decrease in apical canal diameter was seen at the end of the observation period (p < 0.001). In conclusion, the long-term outcome of regenerative endodontics revealed successful clinical and radiographic results with appropriate case selection.
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- Sawsan T. Abu Zeid
- Department of Endodontics, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; (R.A.A.); (O.S.A.); (A.A.M.S.); (A.Y.S.)
- Department of Endodontics, Cairo University, Cairo 12613, Egypt
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +966-509528971
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- Department of Endodontics, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; (R.A.A.); (O.S.A.); (A.A.M.S.); (A.Y.S.)
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- Department of Endodontics, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; (R.A.A.); (O.S.A.); (A.A.M.S.); (A.Y.S.)
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- Department of Endodontics, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; (R.A.A.); (O.S.A.); (A.A.M.S.); (A.Y.S.)
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- Department of Endodontics, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; (R.A.A.); (O.S.A.); (A.A.M.S.); (A.Y.S.)
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