
Mineral Trioxide Aggregate
LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Published on 12. December 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
76 pages
978-3-659-49917-3 (ISBN)
Description
Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) is a cement type material that was introduced into field of endodontic in 1993 by Loma Linda University and has gained much popularity since. It is a material that has been used worldwide, with several clinical applications such as apical barriers in teeth with immature apices, repair of root perforations, root-end filling, direct pulp capping, pulpotomy and root canal filling material. Studies have demonstrated its capacity to stimulate cytokine release and interleukin production from bone cells, indicating that this material may actively promote hard tissue formation. This book gives a detailed knowledge of Mineral trioxide aggregate composition, its clinical applications and technique of placement. It also describes the physiochemical basis of biologic properties of MTA.
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Language
English
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Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 220 mm
Width: 150 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
131 gr
ISBN-13
978-3-659-49917-3 (9783659499173)
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Dr. Ruchi Singla MDS Conservative dentistry & Endodontics: She has obtained her maters degree from Kurushetra University, India in 2008. She is presently working as faculty at Dr. HSJ Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Panjab University, India.