[Success of pulpotomy with MTA in permanent human molar teeth]

ABSTRACT

Statement of Problem: Preservation and maintenance of pulpal vitality is the main objective in endodontics. A recently developed material, mineral trioxide aggregate [MTA], is recommended for vital pulp therapy because of its physical characteristics and bioactive properties. Although the majority of these studies have been performed on the teeth with open apices, further evaluation of the teeth with closed apices seems to be necessary