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Maturogenesis of a cariously exposed immature permanent tooth using MTA for direct pulp capping: a case report
Author(s) -
Patel Rajiv,
Cohenca Nestor
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
dental traumatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.82
H-Index - 81
eISSN - 1600-9657
pISSN - 1600-4469
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-9657.2006.00471.x
Subject(s) - pulp capping , dentistry , permanent teeth , pulp (tooth) , permanent tooth , medicine , orthodontics
– Successful direct pulp capping of cariously exposed permanent teeth with reversible pulpitis and incomplete apex formation can prevent the need for root canal treatment. A case report is presented which demonstrates the use of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) as a direct pulp capping material for the purpose of continued maturogenesis of the root. Clinical and radiographic follow‐up demonstrated a vital pulp and physiologic root development in comparison with the contralateral tooth. MTA can be considered as an effective material for vital pulp therapy, with the goal of maturogenesis.