Dentin bridge formation after mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) pulpotomies in primary teeth.
OBJECTIVE
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.
Maroto
Myriam
M
Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Complutense Universidad de Madrid, Avda. Complutense sn, Ciudad Universitaria, 28040 Madrid, Spain. myriammaroto@yahoo.com
Barbería
Elena
E
Planells
Paloma
P
García Godoy
Franklin
F
D017607:Aluminum Compounds / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D017610:Calcium Compounds / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003809:Dentin, Secondary / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000378:metabolism; D004338:Drug Combinations; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010087:Oxides / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011672:Pulpotomy / Q000379:methods*; D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D017640:Silicates / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014094:Tooth, Deciduous
D017607:Aluminum Compounds; D017610:Calcium Compounds; D004338:Drug Combinations; D010087:Oxides; D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials; D017640:Silicates; C086631:mineral trioxide aggregate