Iranian Endodontic Journal

Abstract

Discoloration remains an unfavourable complication of otherwise successful regenerative endodontic procedure of immature teeth with necrotic pulp. This review presents a critical view on current knowledge of discoloration sources, its treatment and possible preventive modalities, dealing mainly with the use of antibiotics, ethylendiaminotetraacetic acid, calcium hydroxide, mineral trioxide aggregate, calcium silicate cements, sodium hypochlorite and chlorhexidin during regenerative treatment and their possible interactions. Bleaching as a discoloration treatment modality is discussed as well.

Keywords: Biodentin; Calcium Hydroxide; Calcium Silicate; CEM cement; Mineral Trioxide Aggregate; Regenerative Medicine; Sodium Hypochlorite; Tooth Discoloration