Endodontic treatment in teeth with incomplete root formation
Use of calcium hydroxide
Keywords:
calcium hydroxide, incomplete rhizogenesis, apexification, regenerative endodontics, apical closureAbstract
The present study aims to analyze the effectiveness of calcium hydroxide in the endodontic treatment of teeth with incomplete rhizogenesis. This is a qualitative and analytical literature review based on articles published between 2010 and 2025 available in Google Scholar and BVS databases. Studies addressing the clinical application of calcium hydroxide and its comparison with MTA and Biodentine were selected. Results show that calcium hydroxide, despite requiring a longer treatment period, remains the gold standard due to its biocompatibility, ability to induce mineralized barrier formation, and low cost. Alternatives such as MTA and Biodentine offer advantages in treatment time and sealing but have higher costs and limited availability. It is concluded that calcium hydroxide remains an effective and accessible option for apexification in teeth with incomplete rhizogenesis, p articularly in clinical and public service contexts.
