Dentin bridge formation after mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) pulpotomies in primary teeth.

Myriam Maroto, Elena Barbería, Paloma Planells, Franklin García Godoy

Journal: American journal of dentistry 2005;18(3):151-4

PMID: 16158803

Abstract

PURPOSE

To evaluate the results of using mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) in pulpotomy procedures in primary teeth.

METHODS

Seven patients were selected and a total of 20 molars and two canines were treated with pulpotomy procedures using MTA instead of formocresol.

RESULTS

After 6 months, 55% of the molars and 100% of the canines treated showed radiographic signs of dentin bridge formation. Also, 6 months after treatment, 60% of the molars showed root canal calcification (obliteration). Color change of the crown of the canines treated was noticeable. No clinical or radiographic signs of pathology was observed.

Address: Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Complutense Universidad de Madrid, Avda. Complutense sn, Ciudad Universitaria, 28040 Madrid, Spain. [email protected]

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MeSH Terms: Aluminum Compounds, Calcium Compounds, Child, Child, Preschool, Dentin, Secondary, Drug Combinations, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Male, Oxides, Pulpotomy, Root Canal Filling Materials, Silicates, Tooth, Deciduous