ArticleInternational journal of clinical pediatric dentistry
Efficacy of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate and Biodentine as Apical Barriers in Immature Permanent Teeth: A Microbiological Study.
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- Orthograde Apical Barrier in Non-Vital Immature Permanent Teeth: A Narrative Review of Clinical Pathways, Procedural Determinants, and Evidence Gaps.Dentistry journal · 2026Review
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- Effectiveness of Treatment of Periapical Lesions in Mature and Immature Permanent Teeth Depending on the Treatment Method Used: A Critical Narrative Review Guided by Systematic Principles.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Application of Biodentine for Apexification of Immature Teeth of Children: A Scoping Review.International journal of clinical pediatric dentistry · 2025Article
- Comparing the technical quality and clinical outcomes of root canal treatment on immature permanent incisors in children: a retrospective evaluation of three bioceramic plug materials.European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry · 2024Article
- Evaluation of microleakage of mineral trioxide aggregate and biodentine as apical barriers in simulated young permanent teeth.BMC oral health · 2024Article
- Marginal adaptation of customized gutta percha cone with calcium silicate based sealer versus MTA and biodentine apical plugs in simulated immature permanent teeth (an in vitro study).BMC oral health · 2024Article
- Repair of Iatrogenic Furcal Perforation With Mineral Trioxide Aggregate: A Case Report.Cureus · 2024Article
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- Evaluation of Microleakage of Orthograde Root-Filling Materials in Immature Permanent Teeth: An In Vitro Study.International journal of biomaterials · 2024Article
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- Bioceramics in Endodontics: Updates and Future Perspectives.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Scientific production on silicate-based endodontic materials: evolution and current state: a bibliometric analysis.Clinical oral investigations · 2022Review
- Comparison of MTA versus Biodentine in Apexification Procedure for Nonvital Immature First Permanent Molars: A Randomized Clinical Trial.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
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Abstract
aimTo compare the bacterial leakage of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and biodentine when used as an apical plug in immature permanent teeth. MATERIALS AND
methodsIt was a randomized double-blind STATISTICAL ANALYSIS: The comparison between the two groups was done by Chi-square test for categorical data. All
resultsA 4 mm apical plug of biodentine showed the least amount of bacterial leakage followed by 2 mm MTA and 4 mm MTA. A 2 mm apical plug of biodentine showed the maximum bacterial leakage. But this was not statistically significant over a period of 3 months. There was a statistically significant difference (
conclusionMineral 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: Abbas A, Kethineni B, Puppala R,
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