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Regenerative endodontic procedures: are they more successful in mature permanent teeth with necrotic pulp than in immature teeth?

Evidence-Based Dentistry volume 24, pages 125–126 (2023)Cite this article

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Abstract

Data sources

Five scientific databases were electronically searched: PubMed, EMBASE, OpenGrey, Web of Science and Cochrane Library.  The search was conducted until 17 February 2022 without any restriction on date of publication but was restricted to English language. Relevant studies were also screened for related publications. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the effectiveness of regenerative endodontic procedures (REPs) in mature and immature permanent teeth with necrotic pulp and to evaluate if the success rate was affected by the stage of root development.

Study selection

Types of studies: all of the included studies were randomised controlled trials (RCTs). Types of participants: people with necrotic permanent teeth (immature or mature) treated with regenerative endodontic procedures. Types of interventions: regenerative endodontic procedures. Language: RCTs published in English.

Exclusion criteria

Types of studies: (1) case reports, (2) retrospective cohort trials, (3) prospective cohort trials, (4) animal trials, (5) in-vitro trials, (6) non-randomised trials. Population: primary teeth. Types of interventions: no details about the clinical procedures. Follow-up period: <6 months.

Data extraction and synthesis

The titles and abstracts of the RCTs identified by the search strategies were independently screened by two reviewers. After the initial screening, the full text of the relevant trials were reassessed against the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Discrepancies and disagreements were resolved by consensus after including a third reviewer.

Results

Following the initial electronic and manual searches, a total of 3766 articles were initially identified. This was reduced to 2739 articles after duplicates were removed. However, after the initial screening phase, 35 articles were considered potentially relevant and qualified for full-text scrutiny. Out of the 35 articles, only 27 were considered eligible for inclusion. The differences in the success rate and the asymptomatic rate between the mature and immature permanent teeth with necrotic pulp were not statistically significant. However, the differences between the two groups were statistically significant in the rate of positive response to electrical pulp testing.

Conclusions

Based on the results of this systematic review and meta-analysis, the authors concluded that REPs are an effective therapy and can achieve high success rates for both mature and immature necrotic permanent teeth. It was also concluded that the REPs were more successful in regaining vitality responses for mature compared with immature permanent teeth with necrotic pulps.

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  1. Clinical MSc in Endodontics, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK

    Mohammed Murad

  2. Clinical MSc in Prosthetic Dentistry, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK

    Mohammed Murad

  3. Division of Clinical Dentistry, The Primary Health Care Corporation, P.O. Box: 26555, Doha, Qatar

    Mohammed Murad

  4. Department of Oral Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Otago, PO Box 56, Dunedin, 9054, New Zealand

    Paul R. Cooper

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Murad, M., Cooper, P.R. Regenerative endodontic procedures: are they more successful in mature permanent teeth with necrotic pulp than in immature teeth?. Evid Based Dent 24, 125–126 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41432-023-00916-1

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