Injuries in Children

Specialized Care for Developing Teeth

When a child's immature tooth is injured, specialized procedures can help save the tooth and encourage continued development. We understand the unique needs of young patients.

Specialized Procedures

Apexogenesis

This procedure encourages the root to continue development as the pulp is healed. Soft tissue is covered with medication to encourage growth.

Benefits:
  • ✓ Root tip continues to close
  • ✓ Root walls thicken and strengthen
  • ✓ Saves the vital pulp

Apexification

For immature teeth where the pulp is unhealthy. Unhealthy pulp is removed, and medication is placed to form a hard tissue barrier.

Process:
  • ✓ Unhealthy pulp removed
  • ✓ Hard tissue barrier formed at root end
  • ✓ Root canal filled behind barrier

Gentle, Child-Focused Care

We treat our young patients with extra care and patience, explaining procedures in age-appropriate terms to minimize anxiety.

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