Surgical repair of root perforation using mineral trioxide aggregate: a case report

Perforations are undesirable complications and unfortunate incidents that can occur during root canal therapy. Root perforation results in the loss of integrity of the root and further destruction of the adjacent periodontal tissues. Successful outcomes of perforation management influenced by various factors like early diagnosis, size, site, time and level of perforation. This report presents successful management of iatrogenic root perforation, treated and sealed with mineral trioxide aggregate.