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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

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