Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA)
Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) is a bioactive material widely recognized for its application in endodontics, dentistry, and regenerative medicine. First introduced in the early 1990s, MTA has become an invaluable tool for healthcare providers due to its biocompatibility, sealing ability, and capacity to encourage tissue regeneration. This article explores MTA’s composition, properties, clinical applications, advantages, […]
Pulpitis: Essential Insights for Dental Professionals
Pulpitis, an inflammation of the dental pulp tissue, is a common and complex clinical entity that presents significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in dentistry. The dental pulp is a vascular, nerve-rich soft tissue located within the center of the tooth, providing sensation and nourishment to the surrounding hard tissues. Pulpitis can lead to pain, infection, […]
Calcified Root Canal: Condition and Treatment Options
Root canal treatment (RCT) is a common dental procedure aimed at saving teeth that are infected or damaged. The treatment involves removing the infected or damaged pulp, cleaning, disinfecting, and then filling and sealing the canal to prevent future infection. However, one of the significant challenges that dental professionals face is a calcified root canal. […]
Tooth Root Perforation: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Tooth root perforation is a significant complication in dentistry, particularly in endodontics, that occurs when the integrity of the tooth’s root is compromised due to a mechanical or pathological process. This condition involves the unintended creation of a hole or communication between the pulp cavity and the surrounding periodontal tissues. Such perforations can significantly impact […]
Apexification: A Comprehensive Overview
Endodontics has evolved significantly over the years, bringing about a wide range of procedures to ensure the longevity and health of teeth that have been compromised by infection, trauma, or other factors. Among these endodontic procedures, apexification holds a crucial role in managing cases of immature permanent teeth with non-vital pulps. This technique encourages the […]
Biodentine: A Revolutionary Material in Modern Dentistry
Biodentine is a bioactive dental material that has garnered significant attention in modern dentistry due to its versatility and unique properties. First introduced in 2009 by Septodont, Biodentine belongs to a family of calcium silicate-based materials, primarily designed for use as a dentin substitute. Its ability to induce dentin regeneration, biocompatibility, and bioactivity makes it […]