Outcome of Partial Pulpotomy in Immature Permanent Teeth with Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis: A Prospective Case Series Assessment.

Introduction: The aim of this prospective case series was to assess the clinical and radiographic outcome of partial pulpotomy in caries-exposed symptomatic, vital, immature, permanent molars.

Methods: Thirty-four immature molars with deep caries and symptoms of irreversible pulpitis were treated by partial pulpotomy and ProRoot MTA as a capping material. After complete caries removal, the inflamed part of the pulp was removed.

Evaluating the knowledge level, attitudes, and therapeutic approaches of Greek dentists for traumatic dental injuries.

Background/aim: Greek dentists are facing a new era of a globally continuous effort to improve the first-aid management and long-term treatment outcome of traumatic dental injuries (TDI). In Greece, where the basic and clinical research in the field of dental trauma has been limited until recently, assessing the attitudes and therapeutic strategies of Greek dentists for dental trauma is of great importance. The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge attitudes and therapeutic approaches of Greek dentists in different clinical scenarios of TDI.

Regenerative endodontic therapy of immature permanent molars with pulp necrosis: a cases series and a literature review.

Aim: To present the application and the outcome of the regenerative endodontic therapy (RET) in a series of symptomatic immature mandibular molars with pulp necrosis and apical periodontitis and to review the relevant literature for the documentation of the procedure as a potential treatment option.

Methods: Three young male patients were referred with pain in the left mandibular region resulting from pulp necrosis and apical periodontitis of the first permanent molar. Regenerative endodontic approach was performed for the complete resolution of the lesions and the thickening of the apical root canal walls.

Localized juvenile spongiotic gingival hyperplasia featuring unusual p16INK4A labeling and negative human papillomavirus status by polymerase chain reaction.

Background: Localized juvenile spongiotic gingival hyperplasia (LJSGH) is a distinct type of gingival hyperplastic lesion with specific clinicopathologic features. Evaluation of the morphological characteristics of LJSGH indicates the potential role of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection as an underlying etiopathogenetic mechanism.

Methods: All cases of LJSGH from 2008 to present were retrieved.

Effect of 2% chlorhexidine gel mixed with calcium hydroxide as an intracanal medication on sealing ability of permanent root canal filling: a 6-month follow-up.

The present study was conducted to determine the influence of 2 intracanal medicaments (calcium hydroxide, chlorhexidine gel 2%) when used either alone or combined on the short- and long-term sealing ability of permanent root canal fillings. Ninety human upper central incisors were divided into 4 experimental groups (n=20). All root canals were instrumented in a step-back motion and then treated as follows: group I, root canal dressing with calcium hydroxide for 2 weeks and then obturation with laterally compacted gutta-percha and AH26 sealer; group II, chlorhexidine gel 2% for 2 weeks and obturation as in group I; group III, dressing with a new paste made by mixing calcium hydroxide plus chlorhexidine gel 2% for 2 weeks and obturation as described previously; group IV, immediately obturated with laterally compacted gutta-percha and AH26 sealer.