MTA Flashcards
1
Q
What does MTA stand for?
A
Mineral Trioxide Aggregate
2
Q
What are the 6 components of MTA?
A
- Tricalcium silicate.
- Dicalcium silicate.
- Tricalcium aluminate.
- Tetracalcium aluminogerrite.
- Calcium sulphate.
- Bismuth oxide.
3
Q
What is the pH of MTA?
A
12.5
4
Q
What kind of effect does MTA have on cementoblasts?
A
Inductive
5
Q
How does MTA impact the PDL?
A
Facilitates its regeneration.
6
Q
How is MTA prepared and used?
A
Mixed with sterile water.
Sandy consistency.
Gently packed against the radicular pulp stumps.
7
Q
How long does MTA take to set?
A
4 hours
