Sealing Ability of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate, Calcium Phosphate Cement, and Glass Ionomer Cement in the Repair of Furcation Perforations

Abstract

The present study indicated that GIC had the greatest dye penetration followed by CPC and MTA. Mineral trioxide aggregate and calcium phosphate cement had comparatively better sealing ability than glass ionomer cement.

Animal models used in furcation perforation studies: A systematic review and comprehensive synthesis of model characteristics

“…Non‐surgical treatment is considered the best option, as surgical repair can be impaired by difficult or even impossible accessibility and can lead to formation of chronic pocketing by excessive removal of alveolar bone . However, non‐surgical treatment is not exempt from complications, such as material extrusion into the periodontal space .…”

“…Thus, to achieve the best result, new repair materials must be biocompatible, show good sealing ability, stimulate new bone mineralisation and extrusion should be preventable (). As no repair material fulfils all these requirements, many researchers have tried to determine the best and safest alternative from within the currently available options, thereby justifying the number of studies focusing on repair materials.…”

“…Furcation perforations (FP) are serious pathological conditions in clinical practice which affect the prognosis of the tooth and are the second most frequent cause of endodontic treatment failure following obturation . FP can be defined as anomalous communications between the root canal system and the external dental surface in the interradicular region of multirooted teeth, connecting the pulp cavity with periodontal support tissues.…”

“…These perforations can occur iatrogenically, namely during endodontic treatment, or by internal or external resorption. Regardless of the cause, a FP can be a hazardous complication, triggering an inflammatory reaction of the periodontium which may induce irreversible destruction of the periodontal ligament with loss of support and threatening the viability of the tooth .…”

Clinical and Radiographic Success Rate of Pulp Treated Primary Molars Restored with Stainless Steel Crown (SSC) Versus Glass Ionomer-SSC: A Double-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial

“…So much the better, if the hard-setting cement placed over the capping and beneath SSC has the inherent quality that reduces microleakage over the time. Nowadays, there are some materials such as MTA which can provide excellent seal (5)(6)(7). However, due to extra expense, it isn't a routine pulp dressing material in primary teeth.…”