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Synthesis and Reaction Chemistry of Nanosize Monosodium Titanate

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Published on: February 23, 2016

Can MTA be: Miracle trioxide aggregate?

Reshma M Naik¹, Pushpa S Pudakalkatti¹, Sanjeevini A Hattarki¹

¹Department of Periodontology, Maratha Mandal's Nathajirao G. Halgekar Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Belgaum, Karnataka, India.

Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology

|April 19, 2014

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Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) shows promise in dentistry, particularly for endodontic and periodontal treatments. This review explores MTA

Area of Science:

Dental science
Regenerative medicine
Periodontology

Background:

Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) is a widely used endodontic material.
Pulpal and periodontal tissues are interconnected, making combined treatments crucial.
Over 50% of tooth loss results from combined pulpal and periodontal issues.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the clinical applications of MTA.
To highlight MTA's role in interdisciplinary dental treatments.
To discuss MTA's potential in periodontal regeneration.

Main Methods:

Literature review of MTA applications.
Analysis of MTA's biological properties.
Evaluation of clinical outcomes in endodontic and periodontal procedures.

Keywords:

Biocompatibility cementogenesis mineral trioxide aggregate periodontal regeneration

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MTA facilitates cementum overgrowth and periodontal tissue regeneration.
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MTA is a valuable material for integrated endodontic-periodontal therapy.
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An interdisciplinary approach utilizing MTA can improve tooth prognosis.