Success rate of vitapex as an obturating material in primary molars

ABSTRACT

The aim of this study was to determine the success rate of Vitapex as an obturating material for primary teeth. A total of 50 patients with non-vital necrotic pulp of lower primary molars were selected. They were treated with contemporary treatment ofpulpectomy. After disinfections of canals, obturation was done with Vitapex and restoration of tooth was done. Clinical and radiographic examination was done at one, two and three month intervals. The teeth were evaluated for pain,, tenderness to percussion, swelling, presence of radiolucency. Results showed out of 50 patients, 24 were females and 26 were males. Age of patients ranged from 5 years to 10 years with a mean value of 7.2 and standard deviation +/- 1.6. Success rate of Vitapex was 88% [44 patients] and 12% [6 patients] cases were in failure. It was concluded that 88% success rate of Vitapex®, showed promising results to save a restorable primary tooth until its normal exfoliation