Harvard MTA Universal OptiCap
Endodontic biocompatible repair cement in capsules based on blended mineral oxides (mineral trioxide aggregate)
- Pulp capping
- Filling of root canal perforation
- Root end filling (orthograde)
- Root end filling (retrograde)
- Highly biocompatible material
- Forms tertiary dentin over the pulp
- Forms protective layer to stop bacterial entry
- Very good bonding to dentin
- Radiopaque
- Next clinical step after 5 minutes
- Setting unaffected by humidity
Pulp Capping
- Pulp protection: direct and indirect pulp capping
Filling of root canal perforation
- Very good seal
- Biocompatible
Root end filling (orthograde)
- Sealing the apex
- Compatible with Guttapercha
Root end filling (retrograde)
- Sealing the root canal end
Properties and Advantages!
MTA in capsules
- Convenient mixing with commercially available capsule mixer
- Homogeneously and evenly mixed product
Highly biocompatible material
- Formation of tertiary dentin, e.g. dentin bridging
Very good bond to dentin
Insoluble in tissue fluid after setting
No shrinkage
- Formation of calcium hydroxide and apatite
- Excellent marginal seal
Radiopaque
- Easy interpretation of radiographs