ProRoot® MTA Now FDA Cleared for Pediatric Pulpotomies

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ProRoot^® MTA Now FDA Cleared for Pediatric Pulpotomies

TULSA, OK – September 15, 2015 – DENTSPLY Tulsa Dental Specialties, a division of DENTSPLY International Inc. (NASDAQ-XRAY) announced today the FDA clearance for ProRoot MTA Root Repair Material in the performance of pediatric pulpotomies.

ProRoot MTA creates a biocompatible seal making it an ideal choice by dentists for replacing dental pulp and preventing infection from reaching the roots of the tooth. Its ease of manipulation and setting in the presence of moisture make it an excellent choice for dentists treating pediatric patients.

Other indicated uses for ProRoot MTA includes, pulp capping, root perforation repair, root-end filling, apexification and root resorption repair.

ProRoot MTA comes in two colors (white and gray) and in half gram and one gram size packages.

For more information or to order call 1-800-662-1202 or visit www.TulsaDentalSpecialties.com

DENTSPLY Tulsa Dental Specialties is widely-recognized as the leading marketer, developer and manufacturer of endodontic products in North America. The company’s world-class live and online Continuing Education courses bring enhanced clinical success and confidence to thousands of clinicians annually. DENTSPLY Tulsa Dental Specialties is a division of York, Pennsylvania-based DENTSPLY International, Inc., a global dental and consumable medical device company with operations and sales in more than 120 countries. For more information, please visit www.TulsaDentalSpecialties.com