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Apexification MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Apexification
Tree Number(s)
E06.397.778.188
Unique ID
D056624
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D056624
Scope Note
Endodontic procedure performed to induce TOOTH APEX barrier development. ROOT CANAL FILLING MATERIALS are used to repair open apex or DENTAL PULP NECROSIS in an immature tooth. CALCIUM HYDROXIDE and mineral trioxide aggregate are commonly used as the filling materials.
Entry Term(s)
Apexogenesis
Previous Indexing
Root Canal Therapy (1974-2009)
Public MeSH Note
2010; see ROOT CANAL APEXIFICATION 2008-2009
History Note
2010; use ROOT CANAL APEXIFICATION 2008-2009
Date Established
2010/01/01
Date of Entry
2009/07/06
Revision Date
2009/07/21
Apexification Preferred
Apexogenesis Related
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