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Abstract
An experimental material, mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), has recently been investigated
as a potential alternative restorative material to the presently used materials in
endodontics. Several in vitro and in vivo studies have shown that MTA prevents microleakage,
is biocompatible, and promotes regeneration of the original tissues when it is placed
in contact with the dental pulp or periradicular tissues. This article describes the
clinical procedures for application of MTA in capping of pulps with reversible pulpitis,
apexification, repair of root perforations nonsurgically and surgically, as well as
its use as a root-end filling material.