Efficacy of laser photobiomodulation pulpotomy in human primary teeth A randomized controlled trial

Background: Laser photobiomodulation (LPBM), also called Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), has shown potential to reduce the pulpal inflammation and to preserve the dental pulp vitality, thereby improving healing. Lasers being minimally invasive, safe, and patient friendly prompt its application in pediatric dentistry. Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the clinical and radiographic success rates of LPBM and formocresol pulpotomy at 9 months post intervention in human primary molars. Materials and Methods: A randomized controlled, split-mouth study design was followed involving children aged 4–7 years with at least two primary molars indicated for pulpotomy. Sixty-eight eligible primary molars were randomly allocated to two interventions – formocresol pulpotomy (Group I) and LPBM pulpotomy (Group II). Statistical Analyses: Chi-square test was used for statistical analysis fixing significance level at P ? 0.05. Results: There was no statistically significant difference in the clinical success rates between the formocresol group (97.05%) and the photobiomodulation group (94.1%) (?2 = 0.34, P = 0.55); however, the radiographic success rate was significantly high in the laser group (94.1%) compared to the formocresol group (58.82%) (?2 = 11.76, P = 0.001). Conclusion: LPBM could be a viable nonpharmaceutical alternative for formocresol pulpotomy in human primary teeth

Pulpotomía con biodentine comparado con formocresol en pacientes con dentición primaria / Biodentine versus formocresol for pulpotomy in primary teeth

RESUMEN: Introducción: En dentición primaria, la pulpotomía con formocresol ha sido convencionalmente utilizada para el tratamiento de caries cercanas a la pulpa. Sin embargo, la seguridad de este material ha sido cuestionada. Por otro lado, el biodentine ha sido propuesto como un biomaterial sustituto bioactivo de la dentina, pero no está clara su efectividad. Métodos: Realizamos una búsqueda en Epistemonikos, la mayor base de datos de revisiones sistemáticas en salud, la cual es mantenida mediante el cribado de múltiples fuentes de información, incluyendo MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane, entre otras. Extrajimos los datos desde las revisiones identificadas, analizamos los datos de los estudios primarios, realizamos un metanálisis y una tabla GRADE para el resumen de los resultados. Resultados y conclusiones: Identificamos tres revisiones sistemáticas que en conjunto incluyeron dos estudios primarios, ambos correspondientes a ensayos aleatorizados. Concluimos que no se puede establecer con claridad si biodentine comparado con formocresol aumenta el éxito clínico y el éxito radiográfico en pulpotomía en pacientes con dentición primaria, debido a que la certeza de la evidencia existente ha sido evaluada como muy baja.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Pulpotomy with formocresol is the main treatment protocol following carious pulp exposure in primary teeth, but many concerns have been raised regarding its safety. Biodentine has been proposed as a bioactive dentine substitute, but there is still uncertainty regarding its effectiveness. Methods: We searched in Epistemonikos, the largest database of systematic reviews in health, which is maintained by screening multiple information sources, including MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane, among others. We extracted data from the systematic reviews, reanalyzed data of primary studies, conducted a meta-analysis and generated a summary of findings table using the GRADE approach. Results and conclusions: We identified three systematic reviews including two studies overall, of which both were randomized trials. We are uncertain whether biodentine compared to formocresol for pulpotomy improves clinical and radiographic success, as the certainty of the evidence has been assessed as very low.

Use of Formocresol by the Paediatric Dentists across Chennai - A Questionnaire Study

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.

The Effect of Using Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells Versus Platelet Rich Plasma on the Healing of Induced Oral Ulcer in Albino Rats

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Oral ulceration is one of the most common debilitating condition that affects the oral cavity. In this study, the effect of locally injected platelet rich plasma (PRP) and bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) on the healing of oral ulcer was investigated. METHODS AND RESULTS: An ulcer was induced in buccal mucosa of rats by using 5mm biopsy punch followed by application of cotton swab soaked with formocresol for 60sec. The ulcer was left untreated in the control group, treated with intralesional injection of PRP, or isolated cultured BMSCs. Data were analyzed clinically, histologically and immunohistologically on day 3, 5, 7 and 10. BMSCs group showed smaller ulcer area throughout the whole experimental period than the other groups with complete resolution of the ulcer on day 10, unlike the control group. However, there was no significant difference with PRP, on day 5, 7 and 10, regarding clinical ulcer size. BMSCs group showed better histological results regarding the rate of epithelial cell migration, the number of inflammatory cells, thickness and organization of collagen fibres and the number of blood vessels, with complete re-epithelization on day 10. BMSCs group showed a greater number of anti-PCNA positive nuclei throughout the whole experimental period than the other groups except on day 5, PRP had higher mean numbers of anti-PCNA positive nuclei in both tissues. CONCLUSIONS: Both PRP and BMSCs accelerate wound healing and enhance the quality of the healing tissue with the latter being slightly more effective and faster.

Clinical And Radiographic Evaluation Of Diode Laser(810nm) Pulpotomyand Formocresol Pulpotomy-an Invivo Study

Objective : The purpose of this study was to investigate whether a diode laser pulpotomy could be an acceptable alternative to formocresol pulpotomy in primary molars. Method: A randomized, single-blind split mouth study was used with a sample of 10 patients with at least two primary molars indicated for pulpotomy were selected for the study.Twenty teeth were randomly divided into 2 groups- the formocresol group that where formocresol pulpotomy was carried out and the study group where a diode laser pulpotomy was carried out. All the teeth were followed up clinically and radiographically at 1, 3 and 6 months. Results: No failures were recorded in both the groups at 1 and 3 months follow-up; while 1 tooth in each of the groups showed a radiographic failure at 6-month follow-up. There was no significant difference between the 2 groups. Studies with larger sample size and longer follow-up periods are required to establish laser pulpotomy an acceptable method for primary molars.

Efectividad clínica y radiográfica de la pasta antibiótica CTZ en pulpotomías de molares primarios: ensayo clínico aleatorio controlado / Clinical and radiographic effectiveness of antibiotic paste CTZ in primary molars pulpotomy: ramdomized controlled clinical trial

El objetivo de este trabajo fue evaluar clínica y radiográficamente la efectividad de la pasta antibiótica CTZ en pulpotomías de molares primarios. Se realizó un ensayo clínico aleatorio controlado, en 40 molares primarios de 40 preescolares con edades entre 3 y 6 años. Los pacientes fueron seleccionados y asignados aleatoriamente a dos grupos: Formocresol (n=20), CTZ (Cloranfenicol-Tetraciclina-Oxido de Zinc Eugenol, n=20). Los dientes fueron restaurados con ionómero de vidrio y coronas metálicas de acero preformadas. La evaluación clínica y radiográfica fue realizada a los 3 y 6 meses. Se utilizó el programa SPSS v.17 para el análisis de los datos, y la aplicación del Test Exacto de Fisher al 5 %. El comportamiento clínico a los 3 meses mostró 75 % de éxito para los molares tratados con formocresol y 70 % para el CTZ. Radiográficamente se obtuvo 90 % de éxito para el grupo con formocresol y 100 % para la pasta CTZ. A los 6 meses el éxito clínico del formocresol fue de 85 % y del CTZ 80 %. El éxito radiográfico mostrado fue 65 % para los atendidos con formocresol y 80 % para el CTZ (p > 0,05). No se observaron diferencias significativas entre los grupos de tratamiento. La pasta CTZ es una alternativa en el tratamiento de pulpotomías de molares temporales. Ofrece un efecto antimicrobiano, estabilización del proceso de reabsorción radicular, sin ocasionar daños a la formación del diente permanente.

The objective of this study to evaluate the clinical and radiographic effectiveness of antibiotic paste CTZ in pulpotomy of primary molars. A randomized controlled clinical trial was performed, in 40 molars of 40 patients aged 3 to 6 years. Were selected and randomly assigned to two groups: Formocresol (n=20), CTZ (Chloramphenicol-Tetracycline-Zinc Oxide Eugenol, n=20). The teeth were restored with glass ionomer and performed steel metal crowns. Clinical and radiographic evaluation procedure was performed at 3 and 6 months. SPSS v.17 program for data analysis, and application of the Fisher exact test was used 5 %. The clinical behavior at 3 months showed 75 % success rate for molars treated with formocresol and 70 % for the CTZ. Radiographically 90 % success rate for the group with formocresol and 100 % for the CTZ paste was obtained. At 6 months formocresol clinical success was 85 % and 80 % CTZ. Radiographic success was shown 65 % for those treated with formocresol and 80 % for the CTZ (p>0.05). No significant differences in the results shown were observed. CTZ paste is an alternative in the treatment of pulpotomy of molars. It provides an antimicrobial effect, stabilizing the process of root resorption, without causing damage to the permanent tooth formation.

Clinical and radiographic outcomes of the use of capping materials in vital pulp therapy of human primary teeth / Resultados clínicos e radiográficos do uso de materiais de capeamento na terapia de polpa vita de dentes decíduos humanos

O objetivo deste estudo foi comparar os resultados clínicos e radiográficos de hidróxido de cálcio (CH), hidróxido de cálcio precedido de solução corticosteróide / antibiótico (O + CH) e formocresol diluído (FC) na terapia de polpa vital de dentes decíduos humanos. Material e Métodos: Quarenta e cinco molares decíduos inferiores de crianças com idade entre 5-9 anos foram divididos aleatoriamente em três grupos: FC, CH e O + CH e receberam tratamento convencional de pulpotomia. Acompanhamento clínico e radiográfico foi realizado após 3, 6 e 12 meses. Resultados: Nenhum sinal de falha clínica foi observado nos três grupos de estudo durante todos os períodos de avaliação. A análise radiográfica mostrou um total de seis falhas de reabsorção radicular interna nos grupos CH e O + CH após 12 meses de acompanhamento, com diferença estatisticamente significativa em comparação com o grupo FC. O grupo FC não mostrou formação da barreira de tecido duro, o que foi observado nos grupos CH e O + CH em todos os períodos de acompanhamento. Conclusão: Todos os materiais empregados apresentaram taxas de sucesso clínico e radiográfico aceitáveis. Os resultados mostraram que o uso de uma solução anti-inflamatória antes do material de capeamento tem propriedades terapêuticas que ajudam na cicatrização pulpar. São recomendadas investigações clínicas contínuas utilizando estes medicamentos no tratamento de pulpotomia vital em molares decíduos...

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the clinical and radiographic outcomes of Calcium Hydroxide (CH), Calcium Hydroxide preceded by corticosteroid/antibiotic solution (O+CH) and diluted formocresol (FC) in the vital pulp therapy of human primary teeth. Material and methods: Forty-five mandibular primary molars of children aged between 5-9 years were randomly assigned in the three study groups, FC, CH and O+CH and received conventional pulpotomy treatment. Clinical and radiographic follow-up was made at 3, 6 and 12-months. Results: No sign of clinical failure was observed in the three study groups during all the periods of evaluation. Radiographic analysis showed a total of six failures of internal root resorption in CH and O+CH groups after the 12 months follow-up, with statistically significant difference as compared with FC group. FC group did not show hard tissue barrier formation, which was observed in CH and O+CH groups in all the followup periods. Conclusion: All employed materials showed acceptable clinical and radiographic success rates. The results showed that the use of an antiinflammatory solution prior the dressing material has therapeutic properties that help with pulpal healing. Continued clinical investigations using these medicaments as vital pulpotomy treatment in primary molars are recommended...

Analysis of the effect of calcium hydroxide and formocresol applied in root canal sealing medicine / 中国基层医药

Objective To compare the treatment effect of calcium hydroxide and formocresol applied in root canal disinfection after root canal preparation.Methods 283 patients with 388 teeth diagnosed as chronic periapical were selected.Calcium hydroxide and formocresol were applied after opening of pulp chamber,pulp removed and root canal preparation.Calcium hydroxide was piped into the root canal by screw conveyor to fill the root canal in calcium hydroxide group,and formocresol cotton twist was setted in the root canal after dried in formocresol group.Tampons and ZOE were used for temporary closure.Treatment effects in both groups were compared in a week.Results The total effective rate in calcium hydroxide group was 96.39％,while 79.90％ in formocresol group.The total effective rote in calcium hydroxide group was higher than that in formocresol group(x2 =53.792,P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Calcium hydroxide was safe,periapical tissue irritation and reliable effect was reached.It was worthy of clinical application.

Estudo clínico randomizado do laser de baixa intensidade em pulpotomias de dentes decíduos humanos / Randomized clinical study of lower intensity laser in human deciduous teeth after pulpotomy

O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar por meio de observações clínicas e radiográficas a resposta in vivo do complexo dentinopulpar de dentes decíduos humanos após pulpotomia com diferentes terapêuticas para manter a vitalidade pulpar. Sessenta molares decíduos inferiores de crianças com idade entre 5 e 9 anos foram criteriosamente selecionados. Os dentes foram randomizadamente divididos nos grupos Formocresol de Buckley diluído a 1/5 (Grupo I), Hidróxido de Cálcio (Grupo II), Laser de Baixa Intensidade (Grupo III) e Hidróxido de Cálcio precedido por Laser de Baixa Intensidade (Grupo IV) e tratados pela técnica convencional de pulpotomia em uma única sessão. As avaliações clínicas e radiográficas foram realizadas nos períodos de 3, 6 e 12 meses do pós-operatório. Nos resultados observou-se que clinicamente não houve diferença estatisticamente significativa nos grupos estudados. Radiograficamente houve associação em relação à presença de reabsorção interna no grupo II (HC) dos 3 meses para os 6 meses e dos 3 meses para os 12 meses de proservação (p= 0,04) e, em relação à presença de calcificação pulpar nos grupos I (FC) com p=0,04 e no grupo III (LBI+OZE) com p=0,01 dos 3 meses para os 12 meses e dos 6 meses para os 12 meses. Na comparação entre os grupos, a análise estatística dos resultados demonstrou que houve associação entre formação de barreira dentinária entre os grupos I (FC) e II (HC), entre os grupos I (FC) e IV (LBI+HC), entre os grupos II (HC) e III (LBI+OZE) e entre os grupos III (LBI+OZE) e IV (LBI+HC) nos três períodos de avaliação (p=0,00). O Formocresol apresentou os maiores índices de sucesso clínico e radiográfico entre os grupos de estudo, entretanto não está associado à formação de barreira dentinária. O Laser de Baixa Intensidade mostrou maiores índices de sucesso clínico e radiográfico com relação à reabsorção interna e calcificação pulpar em comparação com os grupos II (HC) e IV (LBI+HC), entretanto também não está associado...

The aim of this study was to determine through clinical and radiographic observations response in vivo dentinopulpar complex in human deciduous teeth after pulpotomy with different therapies to maintain their pulp vitality. Sixty mandibular primary molars of children aged between 5 and 9 years were carefully selected. The teeth were randomly divided into groups Formocresol Buckley diluted 1/5 (Group I), Calcium Hydroxide (Group II), Low Intensity Laser (Group III) and Calcium Hydroxide preceded by Low Intensity Laser (Group IV) and treated by a conventional pulpotomy technique in a single session. The clinical and radiographic evaluations were performed at 3, 6 and 12 months postoperatively. The results showed that there was no clinically significant difference among groups. Radiographically there was an association for the presence of internal reabsorption in the group I (FC) of 3 months to 6 months and 3 months to 12 months, and an association for the presence of pulp calcification in groups I (FC) with p=0,04 and group III (LBI+ZOE) with p=0,01 of 3 months to 12 months and 6 months to 12 months. In comparison among the groups in each period, the statistical analysis of results showed that there was an association between the formation of dentin barrier for groups I (FC) and II (CH), for groups I (FC) and IV (LBI+CH), for groups II (CH) and III (LBI+ZOE) and for groups III (LBI+ZOE) and IV (LBI+CH) in the three periods evaluation (p = 0.00). The formocresol showed the higher levels of clinical and radiografic success among the study groups, however is not associated with the formation of dentin barrier. The Low Intensity Laser showed higher levels of clinical and radiographic success with respect to internal resorption and pulp calcification compared with groups II (CH) and IV (LBI + CH), but it is also not associated with the formation of dentin barrier. Thus, it is suggested that Low Intensity Laser may be considered an alternative...

Estudo clínico randomizado do laser de baixa intensidade em pulpotomias de dentes decíduos humanos / Randomized clinical study of lower intensity laser in human deciduous teeth after pulpotomy

O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar por meio de observações clínicas e radiográficas a resposta in vivo do complexo dentinopulpar de dentes decíduos humanos após pulpotomia com diferentes terapêuticas para manter a vitalidade pulpar. Sessenta molares decíduos inferiores de crianças com idade entre 5 e 9 anos foram criteriosamente selecionados. Os dentes foram randomizadamente divididos nos grupos Formocresol de Buckley diluído a 1/5 (Grupo I), Hidróxido de Cálcio (Grupo II), Laser de Baixa Intensidade (Grupo III) e Hidróxido de Cálcio precedido por Laser de Baixa Intensidade (Grupo IV) e tratados pela técnica convencional de pulpotomia em uma única sessão. As avaliações clínicas e radiográficas foram realizadas nos períodos de 3, 6 e 12 meses do pós-operatório. Nos resultados observou-se que clinicamente não houve diferença estatisticamente significativa nos grupos estudados. Radiograficamente houve associação em relação à presença de reabsorção interna no grupo II (HC) dos 3 meses para os 6 meses e dos 3 meses para os 12 meses de proservação (p= 0,04) e, em relação à presença de calcificação pulpar nos grupos I (FC) com p=0,04 e no grupo III (LBI+OZE) com p=0,01 dos 3 meses para os 12 meses e dos 6 meses para os 12 meses. Na comparação entre os grupos, a análise estatística dos resultados demonstrou que houve associação entre formação de barreira dentinária entre os grupos I (FC) e II (HC), entre os grupos I (FC) e IV (LBI+HC), entre os grupos II (HC) e III (LBI+OZE) e entre os grupos III (LBI+OZE) e IV (LBI+HC) nos três períodos de avaliação (p=0,00). O Formocresol apresentou os maiores índices de sucesso clínico e radiográfico entre os grupos de estudo, entretanto não está associado à formação de barreira dentinária. O Laser de Baixa Intensidade mostrou maiores índices de sucesso clínico e radiográfico com relação à reabsorção interna e calcificação pulpar em comparação com os grupos II (HC) e IV (LBI+HC), entretanto também não está associado...

The aim of this study was to determine through clinical and radiographic observations response in vivo dentinopulpar complex in human deciduous teeth after pulpotomy with different therapies to maintain their pulp vitality. Sixty mandibular primary molars of children aged between 5 and 9 years were carefully selected. The teeth were randomly divided into groups Formocresol Buckley diluted 1/5 (Group I), Calcium Hydroxide (Group II), Low Intensity Laser (Group III) and Calcium Hydroxide preceded by Low Intensity Laser (Group IV) and treated by a conventional pulpotomy technique in a single session. The clinical and radiographic evaluations were performed at 3, 6 and 12 months postoperatively. The results showed that there was no clinically significant difference among groups. Radiographically there was an association for the presence of internal reabsorption in the group I (FC) of 3 months to 6 months and 3 months to 12 months, and an association for the presence of pulp calcification in groups I (FC) with p=0,04 and group III (LBI+ZOE) with p=0,01 of 3 months to 12 months and 6 months to 12 months. In comparison among the groups in each period, the statistical analysis of results showed that there was an association between the formation of dentin barrier for groups I (FC) and II (CH), for groups I (FC) and IV (LBI+CH), for groups II (CH) and III (LBI+ZOE) and for groups III (LBI+ZOE) and IV (LBI+CH) in the three periods evaluation (p = 0.00). The formocresol showed the higher levels of clinical and radiografic success among the study groups, however is not associated with the formation of dentin barrier. The Low Intensity Laser showed higher levels of clinical and radiographic success with respect to internal resorption and pulp calcification compared with groups II (CH) and IV (LBI + CH), but it is also not associated with the formation of dentin barrier. Thus, it is suggested that Low Intensity Laser may be considered an alternative...

Comparative evaluation of formocresol and mineral trioxide aggregate as pulpotomy agents in deciduous teeth.

Aim: To evaluate and compare mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and formocresol as pulpotomy medicaments by clinical and radiographic assessments and to assess the histological features of both pulpotomy medicaments in deciduous teeth. Materials and Methods: This study was performed on 100 mandibular deciduous molar teeth requiring pulpotomy treatment. Children between age four and six years were randomly selected and divided into formocresol or MTA group. The patients were recalled after 3, 6, 9, 12 months respectively and evaluated clinically and radiographically. Histological assessment was done on lower deciduous canine teeth, which were undergoing serial extraction for interceptive orthodontic purpose. Pulpotomy was done on four teeth with formocresol and another four teeth with MTA. The teeth were extracted after six months following pulpotomy procedure and histologically evaluated. Two freshly extracted carious teeth were taken as controls. Results: Clinical and radiographic criteria were laid and Chi analysis revealed significant difference in mobility ( P≤0.05), periodontal ligament widening ( P≤0.01 level) and inter - radicular radiolucency ( P≤0.02 level) between two groups at the end of 12 months. Histologically, in MTA group, a layer of new dentine formation with less dentinal tubules at the pulpotomized site was found. In formocresol group, increased inflammatory cells, a zone of atrophy, were noted in radicular portion of pulp. Conclusion: MTA is superior to formocresol clinically, radiographically. Histological analysis showed better reparative ability with hard tissue barrier formation with MTA compared to formocresol.

" Is Formocresol Obsolete.

The use of formocresol is ubiquitous. Its use in pediatric dentistry over the century has been well established. Formaldehyde, a primary component in formocresol, is a hazardous substance and is considered a probable carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer Health, Canada. Humans inhale and ingest formaldehyde during cellular metabolism. The human body is physiologically equipped to handle formaldehyde through multiple conversion pathways. The purpose of this review was to examine more recent research about formaldehyde metabolism, pharmacokinetics, and carcinogenicity, results indicate formaldehyde is probably not a potent human carcinogen under low exposure conditions.

Comportamiento clínico y radiográfico del formocresol y la pasta iodoformada en el tratamiento de pulpotomías en molares primarios

OBJETIVO: evaluar el comportamiento clínico y radiográfico de tratamientos de pulpotomía realizados con formocresol y con pasta iodoformada en molares primarios. MATERIALES Y MÉTODOS: se seleccionó una muestra no probabilística de 21 niños de ambos sexos con edades comprendidas entre 3 y 8 años, que asistieron al Servicio de Odontopediatría del Instituto Autónomo Hospital Universitario de los Andes (IAHULA), Mérida - Venezuela, a los que se le realizaron tratamientos de pulpotomía en molares primarios vitales con exposición pulpar por caries. Los molares seleccionados fueron divididos aleatoriamente en dos grupos en función al tipo de material (grupo 1: formocresol y grupo 2: pasta iodoformada). La muestra fue observada al mes, a los dos y a los tres meses de realizados los tratamientos, para evaluar la presencia de signos y síntomas clínicos y radiográficos de patología pulpar. RESULTADOS: el Test exacto de Fisher demostró que no existen diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre los materiales empleados (p=0,351 y 0,176). Encontrándose un éxito del 81,8% con la técnica del formocresol y un 90,9 % con la técnica de la pasta iodoformada. Los hallazgos clínicos y radiográficos observados durante el tiempo de evaluación fueron, inflamación, fístula, zonas radiolúcidas perifurcales, reabsorción radicular patológica externa, reabsorción radicular interna, siendo este último hallazgo el más frecuente (técnica del formocresol 3,03%, técnica de la pasta iodoformada 1,51%). CONCLUSIONES: tanto el formocresol como la pasta iodoformada son materiales que pueden ser empleados para la obturación de pulpotomías en molares primarios. Por tanto, se puede considerar a la pasta iodoformada como una alternativa al uso del formocresol en la terapia pulpar de molares primarios vitales.

PURPOSE: evaluate the clinical and radiographic behaviour of pulpotomy treatments performed with formocresol and iodoform paste in primary molars. MATERIALS AND METHODS: a non probabilistic sample was selected which consisted of 21 children of both sexes ranged in age from 3 to 8 years, who attended to the Pediatric Dentistry Service of the Autonomous Institute Andes's University Hospital, Mérida - Venezuela. Pulpotomy treatments were performed in vital primary molars with carious pulpal exposure. The selected molars were randomly separated according to the material (1st group: formocresol and 2nd group: iodoform paste). The sample was observed into 1, 2 and 3 month after the treatment in stead to evaluate the apparition of clinic and radiographic sings and symptoms of pulpal pathology. RESULTS: the Fisher's exact test showed that there were not statistically significant differences between both materials (p=0,351 y 0,176). It were found a success rates of 81,8% with the formocresol technique and 90,9% with the iodoform paste technique. The clinic and radiographic founds observed during the evaluation period were swelling, fistulation, perifurcal radiolucency, external pathologic radicular resorption, internal radicular resorption. The last one was the most frequently found observed (formocresol technique 3,03%, iodoform paste technique 1,51%). CONCLUSIONS: either formocresol or iodoform paste can be used as obturating materials for pulpotomies in primary molars. Therefore, the iodoform paste can be considered as an alternative to the formocresol use in the primary molar pulpal therapy.

Estudo clínico e radiográfco do formocresol de Buckley a 1/5 e do cimento Portland utilizados para pulpotomias em dentes decíduos humanos / Clinical and radiographic study on 1/5 dilution of Buckley?s formocresol and Portland cement used for pulpotomies of human primary teeth

O objetivo deste estudo foi comparar a eficácia clínica e radiográfca do formocresol de Buckley diluído a 1/5 e do cimento Portland como agentes capeadores pulpares em dentes decíduos humanos acometidos por cárie extensa, tratados pela técnica convencional de pulpotomia. Sessenta e oito primeiros molares inferiores em 52 crianças com idades entre 5 e 9 anos foram criteriosamente selecionados. De forma randômica, formaram-se dois grupos de 34 molares, cada qual sendo tratado com um dos agentes capeadores a serem comparados. Após a realização das pulpotomias, avaliações clínicas e radiográficas foram realizadas nos períodos de 3, 6 e 12 meses do pós-operatório. Nenhum sinal de falha clínica foi observado, para ambos os grupos, em todos os períodos avaliados. Diferença estatisticamente signifcativa entre os grupos foi observada apenas quando avaliada a coloração da coroa dentária e a obliteração do canal radicular, visto que todos os dentes tratados com o cimento Portland apresentaram discreta coloração acinzentada e estenose radicular. O cimento Portland foi tão efetivo quanto o formocresol como capeador pulpar em pulpotomias de dentes decíduos. Embora os resultados sejam encorajadores, estudos futuros e com acompanhamentos a longo prazo são necessários para se determinar a indicação clínica segura do cimento Portland.

This study aimed at comparing the clinical and radiographic effectiveness of 1:5 dilution of Buckley?s formocresol and Portland cement as pulp dressing agents in carious primary teeth treated by conventional pulpotomy. Sixty eight primary mandibular molars in 52 children between 5 and 9 years old were criteriously selected. Clinical and radiographic evaluations were recorded 3, 6 and 12-months postoperatively. No signs of clinical failure were observed at all follow-up appointments in both groups. Statistically signifcant difference between both groups was only observed when assessing tooth crown discoloration and pulp canal obliteration since all of the teeth treated with Portland cement presented dicrete grayish discoloration and root stenosis. Portland cement was equally effective as formocresol as pulp capping agent in pulpotomies of deciduous teeth. Although our results are very encouraging, further studies and longer follow-up assessments are needed in order to determine the safe clinical indication of Portland cement.

Histological analysis of the association between formocresol and endotoxin in the subcutaneous tissue of mice

This study performed a histological analysis of the effect of formocresol associated to endotoxin (LPS) in the subcutaneous connective tissue of mice. Ninety mice were randomly assigned to 3 groups (n=30). Each animal received one plastic tube implant containing endotoxin solution (10 mg/mL), formocresol (original formula) or a mixture of endotoxin and formocresol. The endotoxin and formocresol groups served as controls. The periods of analysis were 7, 15 and 30 days. At each experimental period, tissue samples were collected and submitted to routine processing for histological analysis. Endotoxin and formocresol produced necrosis and chronic inflammation at 7 and 15 days. At 30 days, the endotoxin group showed no necrosis, while in the formocresol group necrosis persisted. The formocresol-endotoxin association produced necrosis and chronic inflammation in the same way as observed with formocresol at all experimental periods. In conclusion, formocresol seems not to be able to inactive the toxic effects of endotoxin in connective tissues.

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar histologicamente o efeito da associação do formocresol com endotoxina (LPS) em tecido conjuntivo de camundongos. Noventa camundongos foram divididos em três grupos de 30 camundongos cada. Cada camundongo recebeu um implante subcutâneo de tubo plástico contendo solução de endotoxina (10 mg/ml), formocresol (fórmula original), ou uma mistura de formocresol com endotoxina. Os grupos da endotoxina e formocresol foram considerados grupos controle. Os períodos de análise foram 7, 15 e 30 dias. Após os períodos experimentais, os tecidos foram removidos e submetidos a processamento histológico. Os resultados obtidos indicam que a endotoxina e o formocresol produzem necrose e inflamação tecidual crônica aos 7 e 15 dias e aos 30 dias o grupo da endotoxina não mostrava necrose e no grupo do formocresol a necrose persistiu. A combinação formocresol e endotoxina mostrou necrose e inflamação crônica com resultados semelhantes ao do grupo formocresol para todos os períodos experimentais. Pode-se concluir que o formocresol parece não ser capaz de inativar os efeitos tóxicos da endotoxina.

Estudo comparativo da ação do formocresol e glutaraldeído pós-pulpotomia: revisão de literatura / Comparative study between formocresol and glutaraldehyde in pulpotomy: literature review

As exposições pulpares ocasionadas por lesões de cárie ou traumas, na dentição decídua, frequentemente resultam na necessidade de pulpotomia, compreendida pela remoção do tecido que preenche a câmara pulpar - ou seja, polpa coronária - e proteção do remanescente radicular com um medicamento. Tal procedimento conservador pulpar está indicado em dentes decíduos que se encontrem em fase inicial do processo de rizólise ou, idealmente, naqueles em que tal processo ainda não tenha se iniciado, além dos que apresentarem características inflamatórias reversíveis, requisito básico para a manutenção da vitalidade pulpar. A presente investigação teve por objetivo contribuir para a decisão terapêutica acerca do uso do formocresol ou glutaraldeído como agentes químicos nas pulpotomias de dentes decíduos. A conclusão é que tanto o formocresol como o glutaraldeído não são fármacos totalmente biocompatíveis, no entanto a pulpotomia seguida do uso do glutaraldeído sugere ser superior àquela com formocresol, pois apresenta menor índice de reações pulpares indesejáveis, quando usado a 2% por tempo igual a 5 minutos

The pulps exposures caused by caries lesions or trauma, in deciduous teeth, frequently result in pulpotomy. Pulpotomy is the removal of the tissue that fills the camera pulp ­ that is to say, coronary pulp ­ and also the protection of the remaining root pulp with medication. This conservative procedure is recommended to deciduous teeth in the initial phase of the root reabsorption process or ­ even better ­ when the process hasn't occurred yet. Besides, they present reversible inflammatory characteristics, basic requirement to maintain the pulp vitality. The present study aims at determining if one should make therapeutic use of the formocresol or glutaraldehyde as chemical agents in the pulpotomy of deciduous teeth. The conclusion is that the formocresol as well as the glutaraldehyde are not totally innocuous materials. However, the pulpotomy with glutaraldehyde seems to present better results than that one, because it presents a lower rate of undesirable pulp reactions, when used at 2% for a 5-minute period.