Open AccessA Short Time Period in the Treatment of an Open Apice Intruded Tooth: An 8-year Follow-up
Author(s) -
Maria Luzia de Lima Laureano Sá,
Eduardo Nunes,
Maria Ilma de Souza Côrtes,
Frank Ferreira Silveira
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
jaypee's international journal of clinical pediatric dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0975-1904
pISSN - 0974-7052
DOI - 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1612
Subject(s) - apexification , medicine , dentistry , root canal , mineral trioxide aggregate , calcium hydroxide , chemical engineering , engineering
Among traumatic dental injuries, intrusive dislocation is considered to be one of the most serious injuries. Despite the high success rate in complacent patients, the traditional technique of calcium hydroxide inoculation has drawbacks. The good antimicrobial and sealing properties combined with excellent biocompatibility and high success rates of the mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) encourage its use.