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Dentin bridge formation after mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) pulpotomies in primary teeth
Myriam Maroto1, Elena Barbería, Paloma Planells
1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Complutense Universidad de Madrid, Avda. Complutense sn, Ciudad Universitaria, 28040 Madrid, Spain. myriammaroto@yahoo.com
Purpose:
To evaluate the results of using mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) in pulpotomy procedures in primary teeth.
Methods:
Seven patients were selected and a total of 20 molars and two canines were treated with pulpotomy procedures using MTA instead of formocresol.
Results:
After 6 months, 55% of the molars and 100% of the canines treated showed radiographic signs of dentin bridge formation. Also, 6 months after treatment, 60% of the molars showed root canal calcification (obliteration). Color change of the crown of the canines treated was noticeable. No clinical or radiographic signs of pathology was observed.
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