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AIM This study aimed to evaluate the characteristics of root canal calcification after regenerative endodontic procedures (REPs) during long-term follow-up. DESIGN Data of children who underwent REPs and were followed up for >3 years in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China, from January 2013 to January 2019, were collected. All the patients were treated by the protocol of REPs based on the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) protocol. A total of 91 teeth of 54 boys and 37 girls (average age 10.4 ± 1.9 years) with follow-up duration >3 years were included. The follow-up duration ranged from 36 to 92 months (average, 53.2 ± 13.4 months). The prevalence, contributing factors, and long-term prognoses of root canal calcification after REPs are discussed. Independent t-test and χ2 test were used for statistical analysis. RESULTS The incidence of root canal calcification was 78% (71/91). The use of calcium hydroxide paste was significantly correlated with the occurrence of root canal calcification (p < .05). Some teeth showed aggravation of calcification with time; however, not all teeth showed calcification after longer follow-up duration. CONCLUSIONS Teeth treated with REPs had a relatively high probability of root canal calcification detection during the long-term follow-up. The occurrence of calcification is related to the use of calcium hydroxide paste but does not affect the long-term prognosis of teeth.