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Regenerative endodontic therapy (RET) for managing immature non-vital teeth: experiences and opinions of paediatric dental practitioners in the European and Arabian regions
Ist Teil von
European archives of paediatric dentistry, 2021-04, Vol.22 (2), p.145-155
Ort / Verlag
Berlin/Heidelberg: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erscheinungsjahr
2021
Quelle
MEDLINE
Beschreibungen/Notizen
Purpose
MTA apical plug approach is considered the gold standard in managing immature teeth with necrotic pulp tissues but does not increase root dimensions. Regenerative Endodontic Therapy (RET) has been advocated as an alternative technique for management of these teeth. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, experience and the opinions of dentists treating paediatric patients in the European and Arabian regions on RET.
Methods
A cross-sectional, pre-piloted 23-item self-administered questionnaire survey was distributed electronically using the Bristol Online Survey tool through the mailing list of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry, the Arabian Academy of Paediatric Dentistry’s and the Egyptian Society of Paediatric Dentistry.
Results
308 respondents completed the survey. Approximately half practised RET (
N
= 158; 51.3%), which was most frequently used to manage non-vital traumatized teeth. Majority of RET practitioners worked in university or dental institute practices. Protocol differences with deviation from the current published RET guidelines were observed. Half of the respondents reported discolouration as an undesirable outcome. Lack of training, materials, evidence and suitable cases were reasons for not using RET.
Conclusions
Although RET is being practised by European and Arabian paediatric dentists, different protocols are being used with clear deviations from the current evidence-based guidelines.