2013•Journal of Clinical StomatologyRequires access

Observation of effect of using mineral trioxide aggregate to prevent external resorption in traumatic permanent anterior teeth

Zhou Zhong-s

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Objective:To evaluate the effect of using mineral trioxide aggregate to prevent external resorption in traumatic permanent anterior teeth.Method:55 traumatic permanent anterior teeth with completed apices referred to our hospital for root canal treatment received an procedure with MTA,and 54 traumatic permanent anterior teeth was filled with gutta-flow.Patients were recalled after 2 years to evaluate the effect.Result:The success rate of MTA group was 98.07 % and control group was 86.00 %.There was significant different in two groups(P 0.05).Conclusion:The effect of MTA in preventing external resorption of traumatic permanent anterior teeth is effective,MTA is worth clinical applying.

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Key concepts: Mineral trioxide aggregate, Anterior teeth, Dentistry, Permanent teeth, Medicine, Resorption, Root canal, Orthodontics