Amniotic Membrane versus Formocresol as Pulpotomy Agents in Human Primary Molars: An in vivo Study
Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr
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17(1): 3794, 13/01/2017. tab
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in English
| LILACS, BBO
| ID: biblio-914453
ABSTRACT
Objective:
To determine and compare the efficacy of Amniotic Membrane (AM) as a pulpotomy agent with Formocresol (FC) clinically and radiographically. Material andMethods:
30 deciduous molars warranted for pulpotomy in 24 children (4-9 years) were divided equally into two groups of 15 each. Group1 Amniotic membrane pulpotomy and Group 2 Formocresol pulpotomy, which was followed by placement of glass ionomer cement and stainless steel crown restoration. The patients were recalled after 1, 3, 6 and 9 months for clinical and radiographic evaluation. Fisher's exact test and Mcnemar test were used for statistical analysis.Results:
Results indicated both clinically and radiographically amniotic membrane performed at par with formocresol.Conclusion:
Amniotic membrane with its regenerative, antibacterial properties and the ability to deliver growth factors has shown promising results comparable to gold standard formocresol when used as a pulpotomy agent and hence can be recommended as an alternative pulpotomy agent.
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Main subject:
Pulpotomy
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Tooth, Deciduous
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Formocresols
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Glass Ionomer Cements
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Amnion
Limits:
Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr
Journal subject:
Dentistry
Year:
2017
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
India
Institution/Affiliation country:
St Joseph Dental College/IN
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