ABSTRACT
Formocresol is used as medicament for non-vital teeth and primary teeth. In the composition of formocresol, formaldehyde is a primary component which is the hazardous substance. Studies have proved that the use of low dose of formaldehyde in the composition of formocresol would not be carcinogenic. There is a controversy about formocresol in paediatric dentistry for more than 20 years. We wanted to assess the application of formocresol for deciduous teeth and permanent teeth pulpotomy and understand the awareness towards the diluted form of formocresol and its adverse effect among Chennai paediatric dentists. METHODSA questionnaire was given to 50 paedodontists from Chennai city. The questions were based on the usage of original strength or diluted form of Formocresol by the practitioners, the brand and formula that was applied and in case they use diluted form of formocresol, by what method they diluted it and formulation was achieved and the knowledge about the adverse effects. Data was analysed statistically to achieve the results. RESULTSMost of the dentist were aware of the fact that the formocresol has carcinogenic effect. Higher number of dental practitioner were using diluted form of formocresol. Many dentist weres using commercially available formocresol. 64 % of the dentists were using formocresol as intracanal medicament. 24 % of the dentists were using full concentration of formocresol and 54% were using dilute form of formocresol. CONCLUSIONSThis survey concluded that formocresol is a widely used medicament and it is used as commercially available diluted form by most of the practitioners.
ABSTRACT
Orthodontic treatment provides better alignment of teeth and improves occlusal and temporomandibular joint relationship. It also improves facial aesthetics, phonetics thereby improving the overall well-being of the individual. It is common to see patients to have dull aching pain and mild discomfort while undergoing orthodontic treatment. The main cause of pain during orthodontic treatment is the application of forces to activate tooth movement, placement of separators, and while debonding. The aim of the study was to evaluate the perception of pain in orthodontic treatment among school children who are undergoing and not undergoing orthodontic treatment. MethodsThe school students were divided in to two groups. Group 1 consists of students who are undergoing orthodontic treatment and group 2 consists of students who are not undergoing orthodontic treatment. Questionnaire forms will be given to both the groups. Questionnaire forms were different in both the groups. ResultsThe school student’s contest of two groups: group 1 consist of students who are undergoing orthodontic treatment and group 2 consist of students who are not undergoing orthodontic treatment. Questionnaire forms will be given to both the group of students. ConclusionsThis study helped in understanding the perception of pain which is felt by the school students who are undergoing orthodontic treatment and also the perception of pain related to orthodontic treatment who are not undergoing orthodontic treatment. Students who are not undergoing orthodontic treatment has a strong perception towards pain during orthodontic treatment and it is the role of the dentist to create more awareness among the public about the real facts about the orthodontic treatment to prevent the mental stigma about pain. This will help the patients especially school going children to show positive approach in undergoing orthodontic treatment.