牙髓根尖周病的诊疗进展概述

doi:10.13591/j.cnki.kqyx.2025.07.001

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Abstract:

As a critical component of oral diseases, the management of pulp and periapical diseases is undergoing a transformation toward personalized, precise, and minimally invasive therapies, driven by advancements in diagnostic and treatment technologies. These innovations have significantly improved the success rate of pulp preservation and tooth retention. The application of multimodal imaging, artificial intelligence, and molecular biology detection technologies has introduced new dimensions to the diagnosis and treatment of pulp diseases. The integration of dental microscopes with static/dynamic guided endodontics systems has enhanced root canal debridement efficiency. Breakthroughs in bioactive material development have achieved dual progress in infection control and tissue regeneration for pulp and periapical lesions. Furthermore, tissue engineering strategies combining stem cell delivery with biomimetic scaffold materials offer novel approaches for regenerating the pulp-dentin complex. This review summarizes recent technological advances to provide a scientific basis for optimizing clinical diagnosis and treatment.

Key words: dental pulp diseases, periapical diseases, diagnosis, treatment

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R781.3

LI Mengyuan, LIU Jie, ZHANG Yuerong, JIANG Fei, ZHANG Guangdong. Overview of technical advances in the diagnosis and treatment of pulp and periapical diseases[J]. Stomatology, 2025, 45(7): 481-487.

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