Skip to main content

Advertisement

SpringerLink
Log in

A pan-European comparison of the use of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) by postgraduates in paediatric dentistry

  • Short Communication
  • Published:
European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry Aims and scope Submit manuscript

Abstract

Aim

To assess the current usage and opinions of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) amongst European postgraduates (PG) in paediatric dentistry.

Study design

An on-line structured questionnaire.

Methods

The programme directors of all EAPD-accredited programmes in paediatric dentistry were contacted by e-mail and invited to disseminate the web-link for a structured on-line questionnaire to all PG students on their programmes. The survey sought details of usage of MTA in both the primary and permanent dentitions and also, previous and future educational requirements for cement use.

Results

Responses were received from 29/44 (F: 27; M: 2) PG students. MTA was used in the primary dentition by 6/29 and 17/29 PG for pulp capping and pulpotomy procedures, respectively. In non-vital permanent teeth, MTA was used for apical barrier formation by 26/29 PG students, 15/29 for pulpotomy procedures and 10/29 to repair root perforations. Barriers to the use of MTA related to material cost and other materials being deemed more appropriate. Overall, 27/29 demonstrated an interest in further educational opportunities in material use.

Conclusion

Mineral trioxide aggregate appears to be in regular use amongst PG dentists in paediatric dentistry throughout Europe.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this article

Log in via an institution

Price excludes VAT (USA)
Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout.

Instant access to the full article PDF.

Institutional subscriptions

References

  • Araujo RA, Silveira CF, Cunha RS, et al. Single-session use of mineral trioxide aggregate as an apical barrier in a case of external root resorption. J Oral Sci. 2010;52:325–8.

    Google Scholar 

  • Asgary S, Eghbal MJ. Treatment outcomes of pulpotomy in permanent molars with irreversible pulpitis using biomaterials: A multi-center randomized controlled trial. Acta Odontol Scand. 2013;71:130–6. doi:10.3109/00016357.2011.654251. Epub 2012 Feb 20.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Baek SH, Lee WC, Setzer FC, Kim S. Periapical bone regeneration after endodontic microsurgery with three different root-end filling materials: amalgam, SuperEBA, and mineral trioxide aggregate. J Endod. 2010;36:1323–5.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Bernardes RA, de Amorim Campelo A, Junior DS et al. Evaluation of the flow rate of 3 endodontic sealers: Sealer 26, AH Plus, and MTA Obtura. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod 2010;109:e47–9.

    Google Scholar 

  • Biswas M, Mazumdar D, Neyogi A. Non surgical perforation repair by mineral trioxide aggregate under dental operating microscope. J Conserv Dent. 2011;14:83–5.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Cvek M, Mejare I, Andreasen JO. Conservative endodontic treatment of teeth fractured in the middle or apical part of the root. Dent Traumatol. 2004;20:261–9.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Ding SJ, Kao CT, Shie MY, Hung C Jr, Huang TH. The physical and cytological properties of white MTA mixed with Na2HPO4 as an accelerant. J Endod. 2008;34:748–51.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Eskandarizadeh A, Shahpasandzadeh MH, Shahpasandzadeh M, Torabi M, Parirokh M. A comparative study on dental pulp response to calcium hydroxide, white and grey mineral trioxide aggregate as pulp capping agents. J Conserv Dent. 2011;14:351–5.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Floratos SG, Kratchman SI. Surgical management of vertical root fractures for posterior teeth: report of four cases. J Endod. 2012;38:550–5.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Foley JI. Use of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA by postgraduates in restorative dentistry in the UK. Eur J Prosthodont Restor Dent. 2011;19:179–83.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Godhi B, Sood PB, Sharma A. Effects of mineral trioxide aggregate and formocresol on vital pulp after pulpotomy of primary molars: an in vivo study. Contemp Clin Dent. 2011;2:296–301.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Liu H, Zhou Q, Qin M. Mineral trioxide aggregate versus calcium hydroxide for pulpotomy in primary molars. Chin J Dent Res. 2011;14:121–5.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Lodiene G, Kleivmyr M, Bruzell E, Orstavik D. Sealing ability of mineral trioxide aggregate, glass ionomer cement and composite resin when repairing large furcal perforations. Br Dent J. 2011;210:E7.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Malekafzali B, Shekarchi F, Asgary S. Treatment outcomes of pulpotomy in primary molars using two endodontic biomaterials. A 2-year randomised clinical trial. Eur J Paediatr Dent. 2011;12:189–93.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Mente J, Hage N, Pfefferle T, et al. Treatment outcome of mineral trioxide aggregate: repair of root perforations. J Endod. 2010;36:208–13.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Miller EK, Lee JY, Tawil PZ, Teixeira FB, Vann WF Jr. Emerging therapies for the management of traumatized immature permanent incisors. Pediatr Dent. 2012;34:66–9.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Mooney GC, North S. The current opinions and use of MTA for apical barrier formation of non-vital immature permanent incisors by consultants in paediatric dentistry in the UK. Dent Traumatol. 2008;24:65–9.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Moretti AB, Sakai VT, Oliveira TM, et al. The effectiveness of mineral trioxide aggregate, calcium hydroxide and formocresol for pulpotomies in primary teeth. Int Endod J. 2008;41:547–55.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Nair PN, Duncan HF, Pitt Ford TR, Luder HU. Histological, ultrastructural and quantitative investigations on the response of healthy human pulps to experimental capping with Mineral Trioxide Aggregate: a randomized controlled trial. 2008. Int Endod J. 2009;42:422–44.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Parirokh M, Torabinejad M. Mineral trioxide aggregate: a comprehensive literature review–Part III: clinical applications, drawbacks, and mechanism of action. J Endod. 2010;36:400–13.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Rodd HD, Waterhouse PJ, Fuks AB, Fayle SA, Moffat MA. Pulp therapy for primary molars. Int J Paediatr Dent. 2006;16(Suppl 1):15–23.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Salles LP, Gomes-Cornelio AL, Guimaraes FC, et al. Mineral trioxide aggregate-based endodontic sealer stimulates hydroxyapatite nucleation in human osteoblast-like cell culture. J Endod. 2012;38:971–6.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Scelza MZ, Linhares AB, da Silva LE, Granjeiro JM, Alves GG. A multiparametric assay to compare the cytotoxicity of endodontic sealers with primary human osteoblasts. Int Endod J. 2012;45:12–8.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Song M, Kim E. A prospective randomized controlled study of mineral trioxide aggregate and super ethoxy-benzoic acid as root-end filling materials in endodontic microsurgery. J Endod. 2012;38:875–9.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Song M, Shin SJ, Kim E. Outcomes of endodontic micro-resurgery: a prospective clinical study. J Endod. 2011;37:316–20.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Tawil PZ, Trope M, Curran AE, et al. Periapical microsurgery: an in vivo evaluation of endodontic root-end filling materials. J Endod. 2009;35:357–62.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

Download references

Acknowledgments

The author would like to acknowledge the co-operation of the EAPD-accredited Programme Directors and the PG students who responded to this survey.

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Department of Paediatric Dentistry, University of Aberdeen Dental School and Hospital, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, AB25 2ZR, Scotland, UK

    J. I. Foley

Authors
  1. J. I. Foley
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Corresponding author

Correspondence to J. I. Foley.

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

About this article

Cite this article

Foley, J.I. A pan-European comparison of the use of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) by postgraduates in paediatric dentistry. Eur Arch Paediatr Dent 14, 113–116 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40368-013-0018-7

Download citation

  • Received:

  • Accepted:

  • Published:

  • Issue Date:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40368-013-0018-7

Keywords

Search

Navigation