Mineral Trioxide Aggregate Apexification in a Nonvital Immature Central Incisor Tooth using an Internal Matrix
ABSTRACT Apexification is a method to induce a calcified barrier in a root with an open apex or the continued apical development of an incomplete root in teeth with necrotic pulp. Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) has shown immense potential as an apical plug to induce apexification. It is better than the traditionally used calcium hydroxide as it completes the procedure more quickly and effectively. The following case report stresses on the need of an internal matrix to avoid unwanted extrusion of MTA in the periapical tissues. The internal matrix used in this case report is calcium hydroxide. How to cite this article Bodhwani MA, Shenoy VU, Sumanthini MV. Mineral Trioxide Aggregate Apexification in a Nonvital Immature Central Incisor Tooth using an Internal Matrix. J Contemp Dent 2014;4(2):113-117.