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Regenerative Endodontics


Pulp regeneration is used to restore diseased or damaged dental pulp and to assist in healing. This should encourage dentin repair with the use of tooth regeneration scaffolding, a biodegradable substance that will encourage the tooth to repair itself. The scaffolding could be collagen, fibrin, or man-made polymers. If the procedure is successful, it can remove the need for a root canal.

What to expect

Your endodontist will use stem cells derived from your own pulp or bone marrow combined with nanofiber-based material that will create the scaffolding upon which the tooth can regenerate. This is different from a root canal, which replaces the pulp with a filler.

The endodontist will mix existing pulp with the nanofiber material. This is reinserted into your tooth. It will create a platform within your tooth that allows the controlled delivery of antibiotics. This eliminates infection and allows controlled release of growth factors to stimulate pulp regeneration.

After the procedure

Several follow-up visits with your endodontist will be needed to monitor the tooth for recovery and possible infection.


Available Practices

The practices below offer this specialty care. Select a practice that best meets your budget and availability for appointments.

Endodontics: Resident Practice

Our staff of dental residents (licensed dentists completing advanced training) provide root canal treatment and similar services by referral.

Average Cost: Fees average 60% of the cost of private practice

Appointment Time: Slightly longer than private practice

Education: Graduate dentists completing advanced training in Endodontics

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Endodontics: Faculty Practice

Board-certified endodontists who are also faculty members in the School of Dentistry see patients at this clinic at prices comparable to what you would pay at a private practice.

Average Cost: Equal to private practice

Appointment Time: Equal to private practice

Education: Specialists who also teach at the School of Dentistry

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Dentistry 8210 Floyd Curl Drive San Antonio, TX 78229

UT Health San Antonio
Dentistry

8210 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229

210-450-3700

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