MTA Apexification: A case report
Journal Title: International Journal of Allied Medical Sciences and Clinical Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction Apexification is the procedure to induce a calcified barrier in a root with open apex. Objective To describe the case of one step apexification using Mineral Trioxide Aggregate. Case report A 19 years old male patient was referred to private dental clinic. The patient’s medical history was noncontributory. On intraoral examination it showed discolored maxillary right central incisior with sinus tract formation and maxillary left central incisior tender when percussed. History of trauma was given approximately 10 years back. Radiographic examination showed fractured maxillary right central incisor with evident pulp exposure showing blunder buss apices and widening of periodontal ligament was seen related to maxillary left central incisor suggestive of apical periodontitis and tooth was tender to percussion. One step Apexification was done for bluderbuss apices of maxillary right central incisor and routine endodontic procedure was performed with maxillary left central incisor. Conclusion The present case describes one step MTA apexification related to maxillary right central incisor having blunderbuss apices and endodontic procedure related to maxillary left central incisor. Keywords: Mineral Trioxide Aggregate, Calcium hydroxide, Double Antibiotic Paste. (DAP)Triple antibiotic paste (TAP)
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Dr Neha Joshi Tambake
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