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| industry report MTA placement with the Produits Dentaires MAP System Dr Mauro Amato, Switzerland MAP System PD MTA White More than 20 years ago, Torabinejad et al. first de- scribed a new root-end filling material called mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA).1 MTA showed in vitro better sealing ability than amalgam or Super EBA when used as a root-end filling material. Later, several in vivo and in vitro studies demonstrated more applications for MTA. Pulp capping, apexification, repair of root perforations and root-end filling are commonly described clinical procedures to seal the pathway of communication be- tween the root canal system and the external surface of the tooth. The application of MTA was first described as being achieved with aid of plastic or metal spatu- las.2 Unfortunately, proper placement was not possible in this manner. Fig. 1a Fig. 1b Fig. 1c Figs. 1a–e: (a) Deep carious lesion. (b) Partial pulpotomy. (c) MTA application with the MAP System and PD MTA White. (d) Filling. (e) Post-op radiograph showing the pulp capping with MTA. 20 roots 1 2018