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Unintentional extrusion of mineral trioxide aggregate: a report of three cases.
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International endodontic journal [Int Endod J] 2012 Dec; Vol. 45 (12), pp. 1165-76. Date of Electronic Publication: 2012 Jun 30. - Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- Aim: Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) is the material of choice for apical barrier techniques during root canal treatment of teeth with open apices. However, the precise control of MTA during the placement of an apical plug is challenging. This article describes the outcomes of unintentional extrusion of MTA into the periradicular tissue during apical barrier treatment in three cases.<br />Summary: Three cases of maxillary central incisors in adult patients with open apices were referred for treatment. After conventional access and canal preparation, MTA was placed into the apical portion of the root canals to act as an apical barrier/plug. A large increment of MTA was extruded in all cases. In Case 1, after a 4-year follow-up, the extruded MTA had resorbed and the periradicular lesion had healed. In Cases 2 and 3, after follow-up, the patients remained symptomatic and were scheduled for periradicular surgery. In Case 2, soft unset particles of MTA were present in the lesion and were curetted. In Case 3, the extruded MTA had set hard but was sandwiched between the oral mucosa and bone; its removal relieved the pain experienced on buccal palpation.<br />Key Learning Points: Extruded MTA may not harden and may be associated with ongoing periapical irritation; Extruded set MTA when encapsulated in the mucosa and not surrounded by bony matrix may act as a mechanical irritant on palpation; Mineral trioxide aggregate should be confined to the root canal system; Teeth where MTA has been extruded beyond the foramen should be followed-up to monitor the outcome.<br /> (© 2012 International Endodontic Journal.)
- Subjects :
- Adolescent
Adult
Apexification adverse effects
Drug Combinations
Female
Humans
Male
Maxilla
Middle Aged
Root Canal Obturation methods
Aluminum Compounds adverse effects
Apexification methods
Calcium Compounds adverse effects
Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials etiology
Oxides adverse effects
Root Canal Filling Materials adverse effects
Root Canal Obturation adverse effects
Silicates adverse effects
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1365-2591
- Volume :
- 45
- Issue :
- 12
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- International endodontic journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 22747527
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2591.2012.02082.x