Apexification with MTA apical plug in traumatized tooth

Abstract

The treatment of traumatized young teeth requires special attention due to the presence of open apex and thin dentine walls, preventing conventional endodontic treatment. Therefore, it is necessary perform a procedure to induce formation of mineralized barrier with the aid of a biocompatible materials such as calcium hydroxide and mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA). The aim of this study is report a case wich it was decided to perform apexification with calcium hydroxide for ten months, and after confirmation of the existence a barrier, held filling with apical plug of MTA and gutta percha. The apexification is a technique of high success rate, so devoted to the process of incomplete root formation.