Use of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate for Non-Surgical Repair of a Furcal Perforation

ABSTRACT:

The case report sheds light upon a non-surgical repair of a furcation defect. A 57-year old female reported for examination of tooth no. 46. The presenting complains included mild to moderate pain with small localized swelling and discharge from lingual aspect of tooth. Clinical examination revealed a discharging sinus with moderate inflammation at gingival margin on lingual aspect, with negative percussion. A diagnosis of chronic peri-radicular abscess of the tooth was made and the defect was repaired by using Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA). The clinical sign and symptoms resolved after treatment within a week period.

KEYWORDS: Furcal perforation, Furcation defect, Mineral trioxide aggregate, Non-surgical repair.

HOW TO CITE: Qureshi AH, Rameez M, Rashid H. Use of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate for Non-Surgical Repair of a Furcal Perforation. J Pak Dent Assoc 2017; 26(2): 90-93.

Received: 20 January 2017, Accepted: 25 May 2017

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