Human amniotic membrane as therapeutic agent in pulpotomy of permanent molars

Abstract

A 22-year-old woman reported with a cariously exposed mandibular molar. Pulpotomy was planned rather than routine root canal treatment, which was otherwise indicated. Amniotic membrane (AM) that has been extensively researched in different fields of medicine was used as the pulpotomy agent. After gaining coronal access to the root orifices, bleeding was arrested and activated AM was placed over the root stumps. Glass ionomer cement(GIC) was placed over the membrane and temporary restoration was done. One week later, permanent restoration with composite resin was done. The patient’s symptoms resolved, and the tooth started responding normally to vitality tests at subsequent follow-ups. The present case report is an attempt to use human AM as a natural pulpotomy agent for treating irreversible pulpitis in permanent teeth. Understanding of innumerable beneficial properties of the AM and its application in preserving vitality of permanent teeth is the main learning objective.

Effect of amniotic membrane and platelet‐rich fibrin membrane on bone healing post endodontic surgery: An ultrasonographic, randomized controlled study

“…Sharma et al, 2017). A few recently published case reports have utilized hAM in endodontic procedures like pulpotomy and revascularization (Johri et al, 2021) (Suresh et al, 2018).…”

“…The amniotic membrane application in periapical surgery is primarily based on promising results in periodontal regenerative procedures like root coverage, furcation management, and periodontal pocket management (Gheisari et al., 2017; M. Sharma et al., 2017). A few recently published case reports have utilized hAM in endodontic procedures like pulpotomy and revascularization (Johri et al., 2021) (Suresh et al., 2018). hAM has been used as an interposition graft after periapical surgery in a case report by Uppada et al., 2017.…”

Avances en Endodoncia Regenerativa: Reporte de Caso con Uso de la Membrana Amniótica Humana

“…Las mismas están formadas por el amnios, que está en contacto con el feto, y por el corion, adyacente al endometrio (Leal-Marin et al, 2021). La membrana amniótica humana (HAM) tiene varios usos potenciales en el campo de la medicina y de la odontología, y específicamente en endodoncia, se reportó su uso en terapia pulpar vital y en REPs (Joseph et al, 2021;Johri et al, 2021;Suresh et al, 2018). Para su aplicación clínica, la HAM puede procesarse para conservarse y utilizarse descelularizada, criopreservada o liofilizada.…”