CT and CBCT scan technologies have played a major role in the evolution of diagnostic imaging for dental applications. The ability to visualize each individual patient's anatomy with an interactive 3D assessment takes the guesswork out of the equation, and allows clinicians to make truly educated decisions regarding treatment. Using the ALARA principle, newer CBCT imaging machines have achieved the delivery of this information with a significant reduction in radiation, and smaller in-office machines that provide almost instant access to enhanced diagnostic imaging. When compared with medical...

The revitalization approach for managing immature permanent teeth with infected pulp and/or apical periodontitis allows the ingrowth of vital tissue consisting of tissues resembling cementum, PDL, bone. These tissues are not pulp tissues. They do not function like pulp tissue. Therefore revitalization is better termed as wound repair. Pulp tissue may survive infection, recover, and remain healthy. The clinical case reports have shown narrowing of canal and root lengthening however. Although revitalization procedure is more favorable than the traditional apexification procedures in terms of...