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(odontology) The promotion of tooth root development by deposition of mineral tissue.
The treatment of pulpal necrosis of an immature tooth with an open apex has been traditionally achieved using either long term calcium hydroxide [Ca(OH)₂] apexification procedures, or more recently the MTA apical barrier technique.
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Apexification means (odontology) The promotion of tooth root development by deposition of mineral tissue.
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The treatment of pulpal necrosis of an immature tooth with an open apex has been traditionally achieved using either long term calcium hydroxide [Ca(OH)₂] apexification procedures, or more recently the MTA apical barrier technique.
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