Table 2 European Society of Endodontology definitions of outcome [14].

From: The outcomes of calcium silicate cement putty apical plugs in traumatised permanent maxillary teeth in paediatric patients: a retrospective evaluation

Favourable

Clinical - No signs and symptoms of infection, no loss of function

Radiological - normal PDL space around root

Uncertain

Clinical - No signs and symptoms of infection, no loss of function

Radiological - no changes or reduction in size of lesion

Unfavourable

Clinical - Signs and symptoms of infection

Radiological - lesion has increased in size or appeared subsequent to treatment. Signs of continuing root resorption.

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