Apexification

Apexification is a procedure that closes the end of an open tooth root. Apexification is for treating permanent teeth with incompletely formed roots that require root canal therapy.

Apexification is an endodontic method for spurring the growth of a calcified barrier at the apex of a nonvital tooth with incomplete root formation.

With apexification, the dentist encourages a calcified barrier to form over the immature tooth's open apex by removing the unhealthy pulp and placing medication into the root.

Successful apexification causes hard tissue to form near the root tip and acts as a barrier to the root canal filling.