Case Report: ProRoot MTA degradation in a compromised tooth: secondary trauma and acidic microenvironment leading to retreatment with Biodentine
This case highlights MTA's susceptibility to acidic degradation in compromised conditions and supports Biodentine as a potentially more pH-resistant alternative. Clinicians should be vigilant when treating traumatized, orthodontically compromised teeth and prioritize restorative materials with high stability in hostile environments to minimize treatment failure risk.
Authors
- Saulius Drukteinis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9167-2934)
- Kerstin M. Galler (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-6589-0708)
- Goda Bilvinaitė (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1110-411X)
Institutions
- Vilnius University (LT)
- Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Dental Medicine
- Published
- 2025-11-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fdmed.2025.1686600
- Primary Topic
- Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00