The use of mineral trioxide aggregate to create an apical stop in previously traumatized adult tooth with blunderbuss canal. Case report.

The case presented here demonstrates an alternative to conventional treatments in managing a non-vital blunderbuss canal. The use of MTA (mineral trioxide aggregate) to establish an apical stop allows for expedient completion of root canal therapy with predictable results. Following root canal therapy, non-vital bleaching techniques may be employed, offering a means of restoring the tooth to its natural shade without the need for additional tooth preparation. Surgery is avoided, and the technique can easily be followed by the general practitioner.