Apexification
DeptEndodonticsLevelAdvancedTime30 min + multiple visits
Induction of a calcified apical barrier in a necrotic tooth with an open apex using calcium hydroxide (multi-visit) or MTA apical plug (single-visit) to allow obturation.
What the protocol covers
- •A) Case Selection
- •B) Two Apexification Approaches
- •C) MTA/Bioceramic Apical Plug — Step-by-Step
- •D) Calcium Hydroxide Apexification — Classic Method
- •E) Common Student Mistakes
- •F) Follow-Up and Success Criteria
The full procedure entry includes
- The full step-by-step protocol (20 content blocks)
- Armamentarium, indications and contraindications
- Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
- The narrated video lesson and night-before prep sheet
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