Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA): Review of its biologic properties

Kim,  Eui-Seong; Shin,  Su-Jung

doi:2010.48.11.798

J Korean Dent Assoc > Volume 48(11); 2010 > Article

The Journal of The Korean Dental Association 2010;48(11):798-802.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22974/jkda.2010.48.11.002 Published online November 30, 2010.

Mineral trioxide Aggregate(MAT)의 생물학적 기전에 대한 고찰

김의성¹, 신수정²

^¹연세대학교 치과대학 치과보존과
^²연세대학교 치과대학 치과보존과

Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA): Review of its biologic properties

Eui-Seong Kim¹, Su-Jung Shin²

¹Yonsei University, Department of Conservative Dentistry
²Yonsei University, Department of Conservative Dentistry

Abstract

Introduction: MTA has been studied for more than 15 years since it was introduced and developed at Loma Linda University. The purpose of this review was to present the current published papers regarding MTA's biologic properties and to provide a deep insight into the material's mechanisms of actions. Results: MTA has appeared to be biocompatible in many previous researches. In addition to that, it had a potential to increase cell reactions such as proliferation and differentiation, Recently, MTA like new endodontic materials has been introduced and marketed. Conclusions: On the basis of current evidences, MT A seems to be biocompatible. Meticulous studies need to be performed to adopt new endodontic materials into clinical applications,

Key Words: MTA;biocompatibility;portland cement;