Clinical Evaluations
Avalon Biomed NeoMTA 2
Avalon Biomed, Inc.
www.avalonbiomed.com
Overview
- 29 Dental Professionals
- 332 Total Uses
- 87% Clinical Rating
Evaluators’ Comments
- “Very flexible material that you can mix to your desired consistency based on the indication.”
- “The science behind the bioactivity is solid.”
- “Less grainy than other forms of MTA I have used in the past.”
- “Patients I have used this material on had a noticeable lack of post-op sensitivity.”
- “Works as advertised to keep the pulp quiet.”
- “The white color made it easy to visualize.”
- “I did not find it easy creating a putty consistency. There is a learning curve to mixing to the right consistency.”
- “Placement was a little tricky.”
Description
Avalon Biomed NeoMTA 2 is a a bioactive bioceramic root and pulp treatment material:
- Consists of an extremely fine, inorganic powder of tricalcium and dicalcium silicate
- Powder & Gel system for easier mixing
- Non-staining
- Radiopaque
- Bioactive bioceramic forms hydroxyapatite on its surface to support healing through the release of calcium and hydroxide ions
Unique Attributes
- Very versatile material with over 10 root and pulp treatment indications
- Washout resistant, allowing restoration to be placed over the material immediately
- Increased radiopacity by 30% over previous versions
- Highly visible white colored material
Indications
- Indirect Pulp Cap
- Direct Pulp Cap/Partial Pulpotomy
- Cavity Liner/Base
- Pulpotomy
- Apexogenesis
- Perforation Repair
- Resorption
- Sealing
- Obturation/Apexification
- Root-End Filling
Clinical Tips
- Make sure to etch the tooth and not the MTA – this includes self-etching adhesives.
- If using as a liner, mix to a putty consistency to get the benefit of the wash-out resistance. As a result, you can place your restoration immediately.