Vol. 7, Issue 2, Part C (2021)
Mineral trioxide aggregate and areas of its use in dentistry: A literature review
Author(s):
Güney Mustafa YÜZER and Merve Ece UYSAL
Abstract:
Mineral trioxide aggregate is a biocompatible dental material consisting of thyroxide powder and hydrophilic particles. In addition to their dentinogenic and osteogenic potentials, it also exhibits good sealing properties. It has a wide range of areas of use in endodontic and restorative dentistry. In clinical practice, it is a material of choice in many applications such as repair of perforations, root-end fillings, apexhivation and regenerative endodontic treatment procedures, vital pulp treatments.
Pages: 164-170 | 2092 Views 982 Downloads
How to cite this article:
Güney Mustafa YÜZER and Merve Ece UYSAL. Mineral trioxide aggregate and areas of its use in dentistry: A literature review. Int. J. Appl. Dent. Sci. 2021;7(2):164-170. DOI: 10.22271/oral.2021.v7.i2c.1204