Regenerative Endodontics
Regenerative endodontics treats selected immature permanent teeth with nonvital pulp while seeking continued root development.
[1]The short answer
Regenerative endodontics is a nonvital pulp treatment for selected immature permanent teeth that may support continued root development.
[1]
What the change looks like

What is regenerative endodontics?
Who may need it?
Does it hurt?
Is it safe?
How long does it last?
Outcome studies assess regenerative endodontics in immature permanent teeth using treatment results and continued root development as clinical outcomes.
[3]What happens during treatment?
What is recovery like?
Follow-up looks at the treated tooth and the root’s continuing development. Research on this treatment reports clinical outcomes in immature permanent teeth rather than a cosmetic result alone.
[3]What are the alternatives?
Apexification is the main alternative named for young immature necrotic teeth. Both approaches are evaluated as treatments for this group of teeth.
[1]