Biodentine has not been evaluated by Clinical Consultants of DENTAL ADVISOR. It was chosen as a Clinical Problem Solver by consensus of the Editors.

Problem

Patient presented with very large areas of decay, close to pulp on tooth #15. Patient was leaving for vacation next day so clinician placed Biodentine and gave a referral to an endodontist to perform root canal. Patient delayed seeing endodontist for one year due to the Covid shutdown. At one year endodontist sent patient back and said root canal was not indicated and okay to restore.

Solution

Biodentine (Septodont) is an excellent bioactive restorative material that is recommended for use in vital teeth. In the case described above, Biodentine successfully built dentin and reduced discomfort for the patient. In the end, it prevented the need for a root canal.