Clinical Applications of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate for Root Resorptions and Complex Root Canal Anatomy: A Case Series

Toker B. C.

28 th BaSS Congress, Budva, Montenegro, 25 - 27 April 2024, pp.41, (Summary Text)

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Summary Text
  • City: Budva
  • Country: Montenegro
  • Page Numbers: pp.41
  • Kütahya Health Sciences University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Clinical Applications of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate for Root Resorptions and Complex Root Canal Anatomy: A Case Series

Buse Cansu Toker

Kutahya Health Sciences University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Endodontics, Kutahya, Türkiye

Objective: Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) is a versatile material in endodontics, finding applications in retrograde fillings, perforation repair, apexification, and resorption treatments. Its biocompatibility, ability to prevent microleakage and promotion of tissue regeneration contribute to its widespread use.

Case-1: A 46-year-old female patient presented to our clinic with a complaint of pain in the upper left jaw. Clinical and radiographic examinations identified tooth number 25 as the source of pain, which exhibited internal resorption in the apical third. Management involved the application of MTA to the apical third followed by the completion of root canal filling using the thermoplastic technique.

Case-2: A 37-year-old male patient presented to our clinic with a complaint of upper jaw pain. Clinical and radiographic examinations revealed tooth number 12 as the source of pain, exhibiting external apical resorption and an overfilled root canal. The root canal obturation was completed using MTA.

Case-3: A 19-year-old female patient presented to our clinic with right lower jaw pain. Clinical and radiographic examinations identified tooth number 47 as the source of pain. The tooth exhibited a C-shaped root canal anatomy with inadequate obturation. Management involved the application of MTA to the apical third, followed by the completion of root canal filling using the thermoplastic technique.

Results: Follow-up examinations at 3 and 6 months revealed the teeth to be functional and asymptomatic.

Conclusion: The use of MTA improves the prognosis of teeth with open apices and resorption due to its biocompatibility, sealing ability, and antibacterial properties.

Keywords: MTA, Resorption