Active Nonsurgical Decompression of Large Periapical Lesions


Active Nonsurgical Decompression of Large Periapical Lesions — 3 Case Reports FULL TEXT • Jose L. Mejia, DDS, Dip Endo • • Jaime E. Donado, DDS, Dip Endo • • Bettina Basrani, DDS, Dip Endo, PhD • A b s t r a c t This paper describes a new nonsurgical approach for treating large periapical lesions which involves using a modified vacuum system within the root canal space. This new technique produces a vacuum effect in the periapical zone, which facilitates evacuation of large amounts of inflammatory fluids. This technique was used in 3 clinical cases, in which the patients presented with copious amounts of exudate draining from within the root canals. Clinical and radiographic results showed long-term resolution of the endodontic lesions. This treatment of the periapical pathology was consistent with the principles of conservative, nonsurgical endodontic procedures. MeSH Key Words: catheterization/instrumentation; periapical diseases/therapy; root canal therapy/methods Reply to this article \| View replies [0]

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Active Nonsurgical Decompression of Large Periapical Lesions — 3 Case Reports