Pulp Regeneration: The Ultimate Goal of Regenerative Endodontics
What Is Pulp Regeneration?
Historically, when the dental pulp became diseased, root canal treatment was among the only available approaches — a procedure that retains the tooth but removes all living tissue from within it. Pulp regeneration represents an alternative direction, aiming to allow the pulp to recover and regenerate following infection, with the goal of returning the tooth to a healthy state.
How Does Pulp Regeneration Treatment Work?
Pulp regeneration treatment involves the use of scaffolding materials — which may include collagen, fibrin, or synthetic polymers, along with stem cells sourced from the patient’s own pulp or bone marrow — to support the tooth’s natural repair process. Antibiotics are delivered in a controlled manner to address the infection, while growth factors are introduced to stimulate regeneration of the pulp tissue. When the procedure is successful, a root canal can be avoided.
Where to Get Pulp Regeneration in Cherry Hill, NJ
Time is of the essence in all types of dental treatment. If you have a problem tooth and you want to give it its best chance to recover, give First Choice Dental of NJ a call at 856-424-7477 or send us an email to schedule an appointment so that Dr. Donn can determine whether you are a good candidate for pulp regeneration.