Management of permanent teeth with necrotic pulps and open apices according to the stage of root development.

Background: This paper analyzed the distribution of treatments for permanent teeth with necrotic pulps and open apices according to the stage of root development.

Material And Methods: Dental records from all root canal procedures performed in permanent teeth with necrotic pulps and open apices over a period of 14 years by residents of the Speciality of Endodontics, University of Guadalajara, Mexico, were analized.

Results: Records from 206 treatments were mainly divided into the following 3 different stages according to criteria described by Cvek: stage IV (n = 79, 38.

Accidental Contamination with Oil during Endodontic Surgery.

The modern surgical endodontic treatment is a safe and predictable procedure with high success rate. However, several factors can retard or impede the proper healing process. Use of a high speed handpiece during hard tissues management (osteotomy and apical resection) can potentially be one of these factors.