VOCO MTA vpt - Vital Pulp Therapy: 10g Powder / 10ml Liquid

VOCO MTA vpt - Vital Pulp Therapy: 10g Powder / 10ml Liquid

VOCO MTA vpt: Maintaining pulp vitality in daily practice – Biocompatible and monomer-free

In daily practice, reliable pulp protection is essential to preserve the vitality of the pulp. Biocompatibility and a stable, bacteria-proof seal are substantial properties. High compressive strength and low solubility of the material used are particularly important for the longevity of the protective seal.

Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA)

Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) meets these requirements: MTA materials are considered the benchmark for biocompatibility.¹ They set during the cementation reaction to form a reliably stable layer and release calcium and hydroxide ions that stimulate the formation of reparative dentine^2,3 and the body‘s own regeneration of the pulp.⁴ The resulting high pH is known to be bacteriostatic and promotes remineralisation.^5,6

In scientific research, the excellent sealing properties of the material are also attributed to the ion release and subsequent apatite formation.² Numerous studies on MTA materials, chemically referred to as calcium silicate-based cements, document their reliable high clinical success rates in Vital Pulp Therapy (VPT).^7,8

MTA vpt from VOCO, which consists mainly of tricalcium silicate, offers all these advantages of the material class and thus creates a long-term, stable and tight seal – the optimal base for preserving the vitality of the pulp. In accordance with its indications, it can be used in deep carious lesions or in cases of traumatic pulp exposure. MTA vpt also supports the objectives of caries management and, by extension, those of the VPT.

VOCO MTA vpt Advantages

• MTA for everyday clinical practice – biocompatible, free of monomers.
• High pH value (12) – known for its bacteriostatic effect.
• Release of calcium and hydroxide ions – promotes formation of tertiary dentine and remineralisation.
• Reliable pulp protection – mineralises to form a bacteria-proof seal.
• Time-efficient – immediate further processing thanks to layering without pressure.
• Easy handling – application with standard instruments, or directly from the capsule.
• No product-related discolouration – free of bismuth oxide and ferrous compounds.
• Radiopaque (290 % Al).

VOCO MTA vpt Indications

Base fill cement for all restorative materials.

Direct pulp capping

When pulp exposure was unavoidable or caused by trauma, MTA vpt can be used to protect the exposed pulp tissue. MTA materials have a very good and reliable success rate in direct pulp capping.⁹ This is mainly due to a more predictable formation of tertiary dentin, i.e. hard dentin bridges.¹⁰

Indirect pulp capping / lining

The preference for MTA materials in indirect capping is justified by their low solubility and the resulting non-absorbing material properties.¹¹ In the context of VPT, indirect capping gains additional importance if pulp opening by means of selective caries excavation is avoided. 

Partial or complete pulpotomy

MTA vpt can be used after a vital amputation for both partial and complete pulpotomy. It provides reliable coverage for treatment of the remaining pulp tissue. Research confirms the very good success rates of this treatment in conjunction with MTA cements.^8,12

Contents

• 10g of VOCO MTA vpt powder
• 10ml of VOCO MTA vpt powder

References

1. Murray P in Shelton R (ed.) 2017 Biocompatibility of dental biomaterials, p. 41
2. Okiji T, Yoshiba K, 2009 – https://doi.org/10.1155/2009/464280
3. Song M, Yu B et al., 2017 – https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cden.2016.08.008
4. Islam R, Islam RR et al., 2023 – https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdsr.2023.02.002
5. Watson TF, Atmeh AR et al., 2014 – https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dental.2013.08.202
6. Tay FR, Pashley DH, 2008 – https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biomaterials.2007.11.001
7. Xavier MT, Costa AL et al. 2024 – https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17174264
8. Parirokh M, Torabinejad M et al., 2017 – https://doi.org/10.1111/iej.12841
9. Hilton TJ, Ferracane JL et al., 2013 – https://doi.org/10.1177/0022034513484336
10. Li Z, Cao L et al., 2015 – https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joen.2015.04.012
11. Petrou MA, Alhamoui FA et al., 2014 – https://doi.org/10.1007/s00784-013-1107-z 
12. Wang W, Zeng Q et al., 2024 – https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdent.2024.105392