The Application of Calcium Hydroxide in the Therapy of Acute Periapical Diseases in Pregnant Women / 医学研究杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To find a method of therapy for pregnancy acute periapical periodontitis patients,which has no effect on development of foetus and also make pregnant women exercise normal masticatory function.Methods When the teeth of pregnant women diagnosed definitely acute periapical periodontitis were asymptomatic,Using calcium hydroxide and iodoform paste for temporary stopping in root canal;then the teeth would be filled conventionally after delivery.Results The teeth of 20 pregnant women were all good,without pain of oneself,excitation and occlusion.All the pregnant women delivered normally and the mother and infant were all right.Conclusions Considering the safety of foetus,the temporary treatment of acute periapical diseases in pregnant women,using calcium hydroxide was safe and effective.