Minimally invasive microsurgical management of the necrotic, immature apex tooth: case report and treatment recommendations.

OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this case report is to introduce a minimally invasive microsurgical technique for the treatment of the necrotic, immature apex tooth in adult patients and to provide treatment recommendations.

METHOD AND MATERIALS: A 43-year-old male patient was diagnosed with chronic apical periodontitis associated with a necrotic, immature apex of the maxillary central incisor. A minimally invasive microsurgical approach was applied for the treatment of the periapical disease. The crown of the immature apex tooth was left intact.

RESULTS

The 1-year follow-up radiograph revealed uneventful healing of the periradicular lesion while soft tissue healing was optimal.

CONCLUSION

The minimally invasive microsurgical technique may provide a viable solution for the survival of challenging necrotic, immature apex tooth cases in adults. Proper case selection is mandatory for the success of this technique.