1. Obturation of a retained primary mandibular second molar using mineral trioxide aggregate: a case report.
- Author
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O'Sullivan SM and Hartwell GR
- Subjects
- Adult, Biocompatible Materials therapeutic use, Chronic Disease, Dental Amalgam, Dental Caries therapy, Dental Pulp Necrosis therapy, Dental Restoration Failure, Drug Combinations, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Male, Mandible, Periapical Abscess therapy, Periapical Periodontitis therapy, Aluminum Compounds therapeutic use, Calcium Compounds therapeutic use, Molar, Oxides therapeutic use, Root Canal Filling Materials therapeutic use, Root Canal Obturation, Silicates therapeutic use, Tooth, Deciduous
- Abstract
This case report demonstrates Mineral Trioxide Aggregate obturation of the root canal system of a retained primary mandibular second molar where no succedaneous permanent tooth was present. The technique seemed to provide a biocompatible seal of the root canal system in this case. It is not recommended for obturation of primary teeth that are expected to exfoliate since it is anticipated that Mineral Trioxide Aggregate would be absorbed slowly, if at all.
- Published
- 2001
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