Pioneering treatment for young patients

This was predicted by Julian Webber of Harley Street Centre for Endodontics. He has welcomed the new procedure which potentially allows endodontists to save immature posterior and anterior teeth without the need for conventional root canal treatment.

Julian explains: “Regnenerative Endodontics stimulates a matrix of ‘new pulp’ within the root canal space which then leads to continued development of the root. The treatment involves first disinfecting the canal to eliminate infection and then stimulating bleeding from the apical region so the canal is filled with blood. The ensuing blood clot contains the building blocks and stem cells of new pulp with a rich network of nerves and blood vessels, allowing the tooth to keep developing.”

A treatment for adolescents between the ages of seven and 16, it’s estimated that 25 per cent of children sustain damage to a front tooth. Julian commented: “Children still have accidents, both on and off the sports field, and despite mouthguards being more prevalent, they damage or knock out a tooth. Traumatic injuries to immature, undeveloped teeth represent a considerable challenge to the endodontist with many teeth lost over time.”