MINERAL TRIOXIDE AGGREGATE FOR APEXIFICATION IN NON-VITAL MAXILLARY CENTRAL INCISOR: A CASE REPORT

Abstract

Treating traumatic dental injuries is often a challenging task for pediatric dentists.
Apexification is the process of inducing the apical closure on immature, young, non-vital
permanent teeth using a root end filling material. The traditional material of choice for apexif
ication of developing permanent teeth was calcium hydroxide; however the developmentof M
TA has showed exceptional potential as a substitute. This case report presents the
management of a traumatized immature maxillary central incisor with Ellis and Davey’s class
IV fracture with MTA specification followed by aesthetic composite restoration.