Endodontic therapy of primary teeth without permanent successor using gutta percha and bioceramic MTA putty: Report of two cases

• Mohit Zarekar,*  
• Apurva Satpute,  
• Mohini Zarekar

Abstract

The objective of the current paper was to provide a detailed account of the management and 12-month follow-up of two cases.: the first was the obturation of a non-vital deciduous molar without a permanent successor, using typical gutta percha, and the second involved the pulpectomy of the similar case using bioceramic MTA putty. Treating primary teeth without permanent successors presents a unique challenge due to the physiological, cosmetic, and functional implications involved. We used gutta percha and bioceramic MTA in the pulpectomy of a deciduous molar without a permanent replacement. Radiographic follow-up examinations deemed the treatment successful in both cases. We can use new-age bioceramic materials as effectively as gutta percha for primary teeth without permanent successors.

Keywords

Hypodontia, Primary molar, missing successor, pulpectomy