Apexification of traumatized anterior teeth with blunderbuss canals using MTA putty and collagen membrane: A case report
https://doi.org/10.36377/ET-0114
Abstract
INTRODUCTION. Trauma to developing permanent teeth can disrupt root formation, leading to open apices and weakened tooth structure.
AIM. This report details the non-surgical management of an 8-year-old male with blunderbuss canals in anterior teeth using mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) putty and a resorbable collagen membrane to support apical barrier formation and healing.
MATERIALS AND METHODS. Non-surgical apexification was performed using MTA putty as the primary apical barrier material, supplemented by a resorbable collagen membrane to aid in barrier formation and periapical healing.
RESULTS. Over 12 months, clinical and radiographic follow-ups showed successful healing with no periapical pathology.
About the Authors
R. Singhania
Manav Rachna Dental College and Hospital
India
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India
Rashika Singhania – Post Graduate, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry
Faridabad, Haryana, India
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G. Kalra
Manav Rachna Dental College and Hospital
India
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India
Gauri Kalra – Professor, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry
Faridabad, Haryana, India
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S. F. Hasan
Manav Rachna Dental College and Hospital
India
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India
Syed Fazil Hasan – Post Graduate, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry
Faridabad, Haryana, India
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T. Nangia
Manav Rachna Dental College and Hospital
India
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India
Tanu Nangia – Professor and Head, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry
Faridabad, Haryana, India
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M. Srivastava
Manav Rachna Dental College and Hospital
India
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India
Madhulika Srivastava – Associate Professor, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry
Faridabad, Haryana, India
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L. Prasadh N
Manav Rachna Dental College and Hospital
India
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India
Lakshmi Prasadh N – Post Graduate, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry
Faridabad, Haryana, India
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S. Shah
Manav Rachna Dental College and Hospital
India
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India
Sakshi Shah – Post Graduate, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry
Faridabad, Haryana, India
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N. Puri
Manav Rachna Dental College and Hospital
India
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India
Namrata Puri – Post Graduate, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry
Faridabad, Haryana, India
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Singhania R., Kalra G., Hasan S.F., Nangia T., Srivastava M., Prasadh N L., Shah S., Puri N. Apexification of traumatized anterior teeth with blunderbuss canals using MTA putty and collagen membrane: A case report. Endodontics Today. https://doi.org/10.36377/ET-0114
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