Regenerative Endodontics: Sprouting Life

Regenerative Endodontics (RE) is a relatively new type of dental procedure that aims to regrow the pulp tissue in a tooth, instead of removing it. REP can be done before or after an infection has occurred, and it’s flexible enough to treat patients who are young or old. As the science behind REP develops and more people experience it firsthand, we’re likely to see an uptick in the number of patients choosing this treatment option when faced with problems like tooth decay or root canal infections.

The Regenerative Endodontic Procedure (REP) was first introduced in 2003.

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The Regenerative Endodontic Procedure (REP) was first introduced in 2003 by Dr. Michael Salzhauer, a well-known dentist who has become famous for his work on the TV show Dr. 90210 and other shows. The original purpose of REP was to regrow pulp tissue or cells in teeth that had been damaged due to trauma or decay.

However, since then, doctors have been using it for other purposes too! Now we can use REP to regrow teeth with cavities or fillings too—not just those that have had trauma or decay.

REP is the only way to regrow the pulp tissue or cells of a tooth.

REP is the only way to regrow the pulp tissue or cells of a tooth. REP is not a new procedure, but it is one that has been used for many years. REP is a way to regrow the pulp tissue or cells of a tooth that has been damaged by decay, trauma, or infection. It does not replace endodontic treatment and therefore will not help you avoid root canal therapy if necessary.

REP has been successful in some but not all cases.

Regrowing teeth has been a topic of interest in dentistry since the 1960s. When this idea was first proposed, it seemed like science fiction. But with years of research and development, it’s now possible to regenerate teeth with techniques that may make your dentist’s job easier in the future.

REP has been successful in some but not all cases. REP is a new technology and more research is needed before its use can be fully recommended for all patients. REP is not a cure for tooth decay or gum disease; if you have these conditions, you’ll still need traditional endodontic treatments (like root canal therapy) to address the infection source before attempting regenerative endodontics (or other alternative treatments).

REP can be done on younger patients.

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The younger the patient, the better the outcome. Regenerative endodontics is a treatment option for patients of all ages, but we believe that it is most beneficial to younger patients. Younger patients are more likely to be compliant with treatment and less likely to have other health issues that could interfere with regeneration (such as diabetes).

The success of regenerative endodontics depends on many factors including age, oral hygiene habits, compliance with medication and follow-up appointments/monitoring. However, there are also some basic rules that apply regardless of age: Protect your teeth by brushing twice daily for two minutes each time using fluoride toothpaste for at least one minute; floss daily; rinse after meals; brush lightly on gums without irritating them too much; avoid spicy foods or acidic fruit drinks before bedtime so your mouth does not remain open overnight causing dryness or swelling; don’t smoke or chew tobacco products if you want healthy gums!

The Advantages of Regenerative Endodontics.

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Regenerative Endodontics has many advantages over traditional endodontic treatments.

  1. Regenerative Endodontics can save teeth that would otherwise need to be extracted. This means less pain and expense for the patient, since they will not have to undergo the trauma of losing a tooth and replacing it with an artificial one.
  2. Regenerative Endodontics preserves more healthy tissue around the tooth, which helps protect against future decay and gum disease. This can also help prevent root fractures from occurring in the future, which are common with older root canal treatments that leave less healthy tissue around the root canal(s).
  3. The success rate for regenerative endodontic treatments is very high compared to conventional root canals, which often fail within several years due to bacterial re-infection or improper healing of the pulp chamber after treatment (as much as 50% of all endodontic cases).

There are challenges ahead for REP.

There are challenges ahead for REP. One of the biggest is that it’s still a new procedure, and there aren’t enough studies to support its success rates yet. In addition, there is little information about how well REP works on teeth with larger canals or missing roots. Another major challenge is that most endodontists aren’t trained in regenerative endodontics—they may not know how to perform the procedure or even recognize an opportunity when they see one! Luckily, these issues will likely be overcome with time: as more research is conducted on REP and more clinicians are trained in this technique, we hope to see more patients benefit from regenerative endodontics.

Regenerative Endodontics may help create healthier teeth in the future.

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Regenerative endodontics is a revolutionary new approach to treating tooth decay. The process involves removing the infected pulp, cleaning out any debris and then replacing it with an inert biocompatible material that stimulates natural tissue regeneration. This can be accomplished with or without crowns on the teeth!

The method has been around since the 1960s but has always been on the fringe of mainstream dental practice because of its complexity and cost; however, recent advances in technology have made regenerative endodontics more accessible — and more affordable — to dentists who specialize in this area of dentistry.

If you’re interested in learning more about this exciting new field, talk to your Markham family dentist from markhamsmilecentre.ca today!

Conclusion

Our teeth are part of our bodies and we want them to be healthy. Regenerative Endodontic Procedures are a way to treat dental problems with fewer side effects than traditional methods. It’s important that you have a dentist who can provide this type of care if needed. If you have any questions or concerns about your own teeth, please contact us today!