RESUMO
This paper reviews a selection of materials used in treating children's teeth. Often, the success of the material is determined by its effect on the underlying pulp tissue, either by virtue of its direct effect or in its ability to prevent ingress of contaminants. The materials reviewed will include some of those used for cavity liners, bases, restorations, pulp capping, and pulpotomies.
Assuntos
Assistência Odontológica para Crianças , Materiais Dentários/farmacologia , Polpa Dentária/efeitos dos fármacos , Criança , Forramento da Cavidade Dentária , Restauração Dentária Permanente , Humanos , PulpotomiaRESUMO
Electrofulguration pulpotomies were completed on 47 primary molars in 38 patients, aged 3 years 1 month to 8 years 1 month. Following electrofulguration, teeth were assigned randomly to one of two groups. In group 1, a zinc oxide and eugenol (ZOE) base was placed over the pulpal stumps and, in group 2, a calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) base was placed. Teeth were evaluated clinically and radiographically after 1, 3, and 6 months by two independent examiners. After 6 months, the clinical success of the ZOE and Ca(OH)2 groups was 77.39 and 81.0%, respectively. Radiographically, after 6 months, the ZOE group had a success rate of 54.6% and the Ca(OH)2 group, 57.3%. There were no statistical differences between the two groups, either clinically or radiographically.
