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ABSTRACT
Interest in regrowing pulps is increasing. Case reports and studies have been published but predictable protocols have not been developed. While periapical healing is predictable because of canal disinfection, clinical findings are variable especially regarding root maturation. Histological studies demonstrate connective tissue and blood vessels rather than pulp and dentin-like or cementum-like tissue but not dentin or cementum. Repair procedures can help retain teeth but currently have no advantages over apexification and apical barrier techniques.
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Paul V. Abbott
Paul V. Abbott, BDS, MDS, is a professor of clinical dentistry at The University of Western Australia. He is a specialist endodontist and also works part time in a private specialist endodontic practice.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure: None reported.