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[Clinical study on the effect of Vitapex paste in apexification].

Qiao-feng Weng

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OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this article was to observe the effect of Vitapex Paste in apexilication. METHODS: 64 younger permanent teeth with underdeveloped apex and necrotic pulp were randomly selected. After root canals were prepared and sterilized, Vitapex paste was used in the apexification. All the teeth were observed for three years. RESULTS: 24 teeth (37.5%) were successful, 37 teeth (57.81%) were progressive, 3 teeth (4.69%) were failed. Altogether 61 teeth were effective, the effective rate was 95.31%. CONCLUSION: Vitapex paste was effective for the younger permanent teeth in the apexification.

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Key concepts: Apexification, Dentistry, Permanent teeth, Medicine, Pulp (tooth), Pulp necrosis, Permanent tooth, Orthodontics