Review of Pro Root Instructional Video

Amy Beth Dukoff, D.M.D.
Pro Root Instructional Video
A Product Review

Amy Dukoff	RO ROOT is an instructional video by Densply and Tulsa Dental. Its subject is MTA (Mineral Trioxide Aggregate), which is a new material with a variety of uses. MTA can be used as a repair material for the root structure. One application is for procedural errors. MTA adheres well to the root wall. Also, it seals in cases of internal resorbtion and furcal communications. In addition, the video shows cases of success during apexification, pulp-capping pulpotomies, and as a root end seal. The video discusses MTA’s properties. The video states that MTA allows for normal healing, new cementum growth, adequate setting time, and the “least” leakage. They give supporting research. The video is informative and direct. I recommend viewing the video, and I also recommend the clinical use of MTA. MTA has been an adjuct in my practice. I have found that MTA does seal and repair well, but my method of dispensing the material for each use differs from the method shown in the video. I am more frugal, using only a small amount of the powder with a correspondingly small amount of distilled water. I use the packet for more than one procedure, and it works well. On the whole, the video is a good educational tool. November-December 2000
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