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CASE REPORT

Non Surgical Management of Large Periapical Lesions of Endodontic Origin: A Case Series

A Gupta, V Goyal, S Bala, J Duhan, S Hans

Citation Information : Gupta A, Goyal V, Bala S, Duhan J, Hans S. Non Surgical Management of Large Periapical Lesions of Endodontic Origin: A Case Series. J Oral Health Comm Dent 2014; 8 (3):172-175.

DOI: 10.5005/johcd-8-3-172

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Published Online: 01-09-2015

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Abstract

The success of root canal treatment is based on total elimination of root canal content, thorough cleaning, shaping and obturation of root canal system. Calcium hydroxide is recommended as intra-canal medicament because of its antibacterial properties, tissue dissolving ability, inhibition of tooth resorption and indication of tissue repair by hard tissue formation. The present case series highlights the use of calcium hydroxide as an inter appointment endodontic dressing for management of large periapical radiolucency and periodically reviewed. Thus the non surgical healing of large periapical lesions provided favourable clinical and radiographic response.


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