Is Biodentine radiopaque?

Radiopacity of Biodentine was 2.43±0.20 mmAl.

What is the difference between Biodentine and MTA?

Manufacturers claim that Biodentine has noticeably shorter setting time in contrast to other silicate cements such as Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) and also has better mechanical and handling properties.

Is MTA radiolucent?

Super EBA and both types of MTA were the least radiopaque materials. White/grey MTA-Angelus presented radiopacity between 3 to 3.3 mm Al. Bismuth oxide is added to the formulation of these materials to provide radiopacity.

What makes MTA radiopaque?

MTA- Angelus (Angelus, Londrina, Paraná, Brazil) is produced from Portland cement, with bismuth oxide added to increase radiopacity. Its properties, in terms of increasing pH and releasing calcium ions, are similar to Pro Root TM MTA (Dentsply Tulsa Dental, Tulsa, OK), as previously demonstrated by Duarte et al.

Is Biodentine a liner?

22,23 Biodentine is faster setting than other calcium silicate cements allowing it to be used as a liner and a dentin substitute base under definitive restorative materials.

Reasons for WHY BIODENTINE

Why is Biodentine better than Dycal?

The results of the present study showed that pulps that were treated with Biodentine were essentially free of inflammation and led to the formation of a good quality bridge which was more predictable, uniform, thick, continuous, and completely sealed the pulp tissue in comparison to Dycal.

What is dental Biodentine?

Biodentine is a calcium-silicate based material that has drawn attention in recent years and has been advocated to be used in various clinical applications, such as root perforations, apexification, resorptions, retrograde fillings, pulp capping procedures, and dentine replacement.

Is MTA a liner or a base?

MTA provides a higher incidence and faster rate of reparative dentin formation without the pulpal inflammation. MTA Plus material is also indicated for base and liner in vital pulp therapy. In root-end filling after apicoectomy, the anti-washout agent (chitosan or gelatin) is useful to prevent from MTA washout.

What is MTA in endodontics?

The mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) is a dental material with biocompatibility properties to oral and dental tissues. MTA was developed for dental root repair in endodontic treatment and it is formulated from commercial Portland cement, combined with bismuth oxide powder for radiopacity.

Is MTA a Bioceramic?

The first-generation bioceramic or hydraulic cement introduced in endodontics is mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) in the 1990s by Dr. M. Torabinejad. Hydraulic cements refer to a material that needs hydration to set and once set are impervious to dissolution in water.

What is Apexogenesis and apexification?

Apexification is a method of inducing a calcified barrier at the apex of a nonvital tooth with incomplete root formation. Apexogenesis refers to a vital pulp therapy procedure performed to encourage physiological development and formation of the root end.

Can MTA be used for pulp capping?

MTA is a new and biocompatible biomaterial used for dental practice. It has been proved to be an excellent material for repairing of root perforations, apexification, root-end filling, repairing of root resorption and pulp capping.

What is MTA pulpotomy?

MTA may be used as an alternative pulpotomy agent in immature teeth with pulp exposure to stimulate pulp healing with dentin bridge formation and complete root formation. But, discoloration following MTA pulpotomy appears as a major clinical complication.

Is Biodentine a Bioceramic?

This article reviews the properties of two most commonly used bioceramic materials: Biodentine and MTA and the application of the same. Bioceramic materials are biocompatible ceramic compounds obtained by various chemical processes, both in situ and in vivo.

What is Orthograde and retrograde?

Orthograde is the use of this material through the coronal access point vs. retrograde which is the use of the material from the apex of the tooth as in the example of apicoectomy. In our office we will tend to place orthograde MTA more often for younger patients on anterior teeth with large or “open” apices.

What is indirect pulp capping?

Indirect pulp capping occurs when the pulp tissue is close to the surface but not completely exposed. It usually includes two treatments spaced six to eight months apart. The indirect pulp capping procedure involves: Removing decay.

What is the difference between MTA and calcium hydroxide?

MTA is more effective and superior comparing the Calcium Hydroxide as a direct pulp capping material, showed higher success rate with favorable outcomes in maintaining long term tooth vitality and easier to use in pulp capping. MTA is less toxic, less pulpal inflammation capping compared to Calcium Hydroxide.

Does MTA resorb?

And yes, it does disappear after extrusion but takes a while. Most root canal filling sealers produce an initial acute inflammatory reaction in the connective tissues. This is followed by production of chronic foreign body reaction in which mononuclear phagocytes and lymphocytes are prominent.

Why is it called Phoenix abscess?

A phoenix abscess is an acute exacerbation of a chronic periapical lesion. It is a dental abscess that can occur immediately following root canal treatment. Another cause is due to untreated necrotic pulp (chronic apical periodontitis). It is also the result of inadequate debridement during the endodontic procedure.

Can we do obturation with MTA?

It is clear that MTA resists bacterial leakage to a higher degree than gutta-percha and sealer when used as an obturation material. These findings also demonstrate that the placement of MTA is technique-sensitive, and protocols for proper obturation and condensation must be observed.

Can Dycal be used for direct pulp capping?

Dycal® Calcium Hydroxide Liner is a two-component, rigid-setting, self-curing material designed for use in direct and indirect pulp capping and as a protective liner under dental adhesives, varnishes, filling materials, cements, and other base materials.

Can MTA be used as a liner?

Liners and Pulp Capping Materials

4 While MTA has been shown to be a reliable pulp capping, dentin sealing material, and is biocompatible; its formulation and chemical curing make it a less efficient material to use routinely for restoration lining or pulp capping material.

What is Biodentine made of?

Biodentine is a two components material. The powder is mainly composed of Tricalcium silicates. It also contains Di-Calcium Silicate as a second core material and Calcium Carbonate and Oxide as filler. The powder contains Zirconium oxide as a radio-opacifier.

Can Biodentine be used for indirect pulp capping?

With its physical properties, compressive strength, elasticity and hardness, similarity to dentin, and reparative stimulation from calcium hydroxide ion release, Biodentine is an excellent choice for direct pulp capping, indirect pulp capping, pulpotomies, furcation repair and resorption repair.

How do you use Biodentine for Apexification?

An apical plug of Biodentine of 5 mm thickness was placed against the matrix using pre-fitted hand pluggers. The remainder of canal was back-filled with thermoplasticized gutta-percha and access cavity was restored with composite resin followed by all-ceramic crown.