Efficacy of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate and Biodentine as Apical Barriers in Immature Permanent Teeth: A Microbiological Study
Ravindar Puppala, Balaji Kethineni, Kumar J Raghavendra, Akhila Abbas, Uday Chowdary Birapu, Praveenkanth Reddy
Abstract
AIM: To compare the bacterial leakage of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and biodentine when used as an apical plug in immature permanent teeth. MATERIALS AND METHODS: was used to assess the bacterial leakage of the filled samples. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS: values <0.05 were considered as statistically significant. RESULTS: value = 0.042) among the total number of samples that leaked in the 2 and 4 mm biodentine group. CONCLUSION: Mineral trioxide aggregate and biodentine had a similar apical sealing ability. The apical sealing ability of biodentine at 4 mm thickness was greater than 2 mm thickness. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: The apical leakage of the materials used in apexification is one of the main causes of endodontic failures in immature necrotic teeth. Materials like MTA and biodentine have overcome various drawbacks of calcium hydroxide as apexification material. The thickness of the apical plug plays an important role in preventing any microorganism from entering the periapical area, hence maintaining an adequate seal. HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE: Efficacy of MTA and Biodentine as Apical Barriers in Immature Permanent Teeth: A Microbiological Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2020;13(6):656-662.