Clinical, Radiographic and Imaging Findings that allow determining the Success of Pulp Revascularization

Abstract

Introduction: Pulpal revascularization is the first-choice therapy to treat immature permanent teeth affected by pulpal necrosis with periodontitis or apical abscess. Evidence indicates that this technique induces repair of damaged or missing tissue within and around the root canal. During the postoperative controls, the clinician basically has the clinical, radiographic or imaging findings to interpret and evaluate the results obtained with the therapy. Objective: To identify the clinical, radiographic and imaging findings that determine the success of pulpal revascularization. Materials and methods: The development of this narrative review was carried out through a search strategy in the electronic database and direct consultation of specialized web portals. In addition, a search was carried out in search of primary articles cited regardless of the year of publication. Results: 25 publications were selected for their contribution and relevance, so that this review can fulfill its objective. Conclusions: From the clinical point of view, both to control the signs and symptoms of the infection and to induce periapical repair, it is a successful therapy. It has been shown that it can thicken the root walls and narrow the apical foramen at the expense of the deposition of mineralized tissue. However, root elongation remains an uncertain outcome. A positive response to sensitivity tests suggests the existence of vital tissue within the root canal.