Root canal filling in primary molars without successors: Mineral trioxide aggregate versus gutta-percha/AH-Plus

The aim of this study was to compare the clinical and radiographical success of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and gutta‐percha/AH‐Plus used as a root canal filling material in primary second molars without successors. A total of 16 patients (9 girls, 7 boys) aged 6–13 years (mean: 10.5) were sele...

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Published in:Australian endodontic journal 2016-08, Vol.42 (2), p.73-81
Main Authors: Bezgin, Tugba, Ozgul, Betul Memiş, Arikan, Volkan, Sari, Saziye
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aluminum Compounds
Calcium Compounds
Child
Dental Pulp Cavity
Dentistry
Drug Combinations
Epoxy Resins
Female
Gutta-Percha
Humans
hypodontia
Male
mineral trioxide aggregate
Molar
Oxides
primary second molars
pulpectomy
Root Canal Filling Materials
Root Canal Obturation
Root Canal Preparation
Silicates
Success
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Summary:The aim of this study was to compare the clinical and radiographical success of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and gutta‐percha/AH‐Plus used as a root canal filling material in primary second molars without successors. A total of 16 patients (9 girls, 7 boys) aged 6–13 years (mean: 10.5) were selected and randomly distributed into the treatment groups. Children were recalled for clinical and radiographic examination at 6, 12, 18, 24 and 36 months. Differences in treatment outcomes were analysed using chi‐squared and Fisher's exact tests. Clinically, there was no significant difference in the success rates between the groups at the end of a 3‐year follow‐up period (MTA: 100%; Gutta‐percha/AH‐Plus: 70%) (P > 0.05). However, radiographically, there was a significant difference between the groups (MTA: 80%; gutta‐percha/AH‐Plus: 30%) (P 
ISSN:1329-1947
1747-4477
DOI:10.1111/aej.12132