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Int J Stomatol ›› 2024, Vol. 51 ›› Issue (1): 82-90.doi: 10.7518/gjkq.2024008

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A review of pulp calcification and its treatment methods

Huang Xin(),Xu Xiaojie,Zhang Ronghua,Zhao Yuan()   

  1. Dept. of Cariology and Endodontics, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Lanzhou University & Key Laboratory of Dental Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Biological Intelligence Manufacturing, Lanzhou 730000, China
  • Received:2023-06-20 Revised:2023-09-23 Online:2024-01-01 Published:2024-01-10
  • Contact: Yuan Zhao E-mail:xhuang18@lzu.edu.cn;zhaoy@lzu.edu.cn
  • Supported by:
    Natural Science Fund Project of Gansu Provincial Science and Technology Department(20JR10RA594);Scientific Research Project of the Key Laboratory of Stomatology of State Ethnic Affairs Commission, Northwest Minzu University(MWZD201801)

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Abstract:

Pulp calcification is an ageing change or pathologic reaction of pulp tissue. When endodontic or periapical disease is accompanied with pulp calcification, root canal therapy is the primary treatment modality. However, calcified root canals are usually hard to prepare, which can easily lead to complications such as root canal lateral penetration, step formation, and instrument separation, resulting in a high rate of treatment failure and causing great difficulties for clinicians. The success rate of calcified root canal treatment has increased significantly with the application and promotion of micro-ultrasound and guided endodontics in calcified root canal treatment. This article summarizes the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment strategies of pulp calcification based on several literature reviews to provide appropriate treatment stra-tegies and protocols for dental clinicians.

Key words: pulp calcification, root canal preparation, micro-ultrasound, guided endodontics

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Treatment strategies for pulp calcification"

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