MTA Flashcards by em doz

Q

What does MTA stand for?

A

Mineral Trioxide Aggregate

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What are the 6 components of MTA?

A

Tricalcium silicate.
Dicalcium silicate.
Tricalcium aluminate.
Tetracalcium aluminogerrite.
Calcium sulphate.
Bismuth oxide.

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What is the pH of MTA?

A

12.5

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What kind of effect does MTA have on cementoblasts?

A

Inductive

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How does MTA impact the PDL?

A

Facilitates its regeneration.

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How is MTA prepared and used?

A

Mixed with sterile water.

Sandy consistency.

Gently packed against the radicular pulp stumps.

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How long does MTA take to set?

A

4 hours

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