One-visit apexification: technique for inducing root-end barrier formation in apical closures

Area of Science:

• Biomaterials science
• Endodontic dentistry
• Regenerative endodontics

Background:

• Root-end barrier formation is crucial for endodontic treatment success.
• Various materials and procedures have been explored for inducing root-end barriers.
• Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) emerged as a significant advancement in endodontic materials.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the efficacy of Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) in inducing root-end barrier formation.
• To highlight MTA's role in endodontic procedures, including root-end filling and apexification.
• To assess MTA's potential for use in one-visit apexification of immature teeth.

Main Methods:

• Review of existing literature on root-end barrier induction materials.
• Description of MTA's chemical properties and interaction with periapical tissues.
• Analysis of MTA's application in various endodontic treatments.

Main Results:

• Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) reacts with tissue fluids to form a hard tissue apical barrier.
• MTA has demonstrated effectiveness in root canal filling, perforation repair, and pulp capping.
• The material shows significant promise for inducing root-end closure.

Conclusions:

• Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) is a valuable biomaterial for inducing root-end barriers.
• MTA facilitates the formation of a hard tissue apical barrier through reaction with tissue fluids.
• MTA is a promising material for one-visit apexification, particularly for immature necrotic teeth.