title: [Repair of a root perforation by using MTA: a case report].
abstract: Root perforations are accidental events that may occur during the treatment, causing tissue inflammation and alveolar bone loss of integrity of the periodontium. In such cases, the radiological evidence is fundamental in the formulation of the diagnosis, in the choice of therapy (surgical or non-surgical) and finally for the assessment of prognosis of the dental element. In non-surgical treatment of endodontic lesions, the material used for the repair of the defect root should have biocompatibility, antibacterial activity, ability to induce healing of periodontal tissues and radiopacity. The Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) is a silicate-based cement introduced in dental clinical practice with good radiopacity, biocompatibility and bone induction. This article describes the use of MTA in endodontic repair of a perforation of the middle third root and the success of non-surgical treatment was dimonstrated radiographicaly.
authors.forename: Francesco
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Riccitiello
authors.forename: Maria Patrizia
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Di Caprio
authors.forename: Marilina
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: D'Amora
authors.forename: Nunzia Luisa
authors.initials: NL
authors.lastname: Pizza
authors.forename: Gianfranco
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Vallone
authors.forename: Colomba
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: D'Ambrosio
authors.forename: Massimo
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Amato
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017607:Aluminum Compounds / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D017610:Calcium Compounds / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003738:Dental Cements / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004338:Drug Combinations; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible; D008963:Molar / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000293:injuries*; D010087:Oxides / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011671:Pulpitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D015641:Radiography, Interventional / Q000379:methods*; D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012389:Root Canal Obturation / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D018915:Root Canal Preparation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017640:Silicates / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000293:injuries*; D019553:Tooth, Nonvital / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*
chemical_list: D017607:Aluminum Compounds; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D017610:Calcium Compounds; D003738:Dental Cements; D004338:Drug Combinations; D010087:Oxides; D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials; D017640:Silicates; C086631:mineral trioxide aggregate