The use of platelet rich plasma in the treatment of immature tooth with periapical lesion: a case report

This study describes the treatment of an immature permanent tooth with periapical lesion which was treated with regenerative approach using platelet rich plasma (PRP). The root canal of immature human permanent tooth with periapical lesion was gently debrided of necrotic tissue and disinfected with 2.5% NaOCl, and then medicated with triple antibiotic paste comprised of ciprofloxacin, metronidazole, and tetracycline. When the tooth was asymptomatic, PRP and mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) were placed into the root canal. Six months after PRP treatment, radiographical examination revealed resolution of the radiolucency and progressive thickening of the root wall and apical closure. Our findings suggest that PRP can be used for the treatment of immature permanent teeth with periapical lesion, as part of a regenerative endodontic treatment procedure.

The use of platelet rich plasma in the treatment of immature tooth with periapical lesion: a case report

This study describes the treatment of an immature permanent tooth with periapical lesion which was treated with regenerative approach using platelet rich plasma (PRP). The root canal of immature human permanent tooth with periapical lesion was gently debrided of necrotic tissue and disinfected with 2.5% NaOCl, and then medicated with triple antibiotic paste comprised of ciprofloxacin, metronidazole, and tetracycline. When the tooth was asymptomatic, PRP and mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) were placed into the root canal. Six months after PRP treatment, radiographical examination revealed resolution of the radiolucency and progressive thickening of the root wall and apical closure. Our findings suggest that PRP can be used for the treatment of immature permanent teeth with periapical lesion, as part of a regenerative endodontic treatment procedure.

Turkish women's self-reported knowledge behavior towards oral health during pregnancy

The purpose of this study was to evaluate oral health care knowledge and behavior of women during pregnancy. The study population consisted of 351 mothers with children under 3 months of age who presented at G_lhane Medical Academy's Department of Pediatrics for a routine child check-up. Mothers were asked to complete a questionnaire about their knowledge and behavior regarding dental care during pregnancy. All the women who participated in the study had dental insurance, and most of them had high levels of education. Of the 351 mothers, 263 [75%] had heard about possible connections between oral health and pregnancy outcome, and 165 [47%] believed tooth and periodontal problems could affect pregnancy outcome. However, 256 [73%] women still believed that calcium would be drawn out of their teeth by the developing baby, and 151 [43%] believed in the erroneous statement 'A tooth for a baby'. 241 [68.7%] women had experienced oral health problems during pregnancy; however, only 48 [13.7%] visited a dentist during their pregnancy. Turkish women, despite having knowledge that adverse pregnancy events may be related to dental and periodontal problems, did not seek oral health care during pregnancy. This suggests the need to better educate medical providers to inform pregnant women to obtain oral health care during pregnancy