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Odontología Vital
versão On-line ISSN 1659-0775versão impressa ISSN 1659-0775
Resumo
HINOSTROZA-IZAGUIRRE, María Cristina et al. Calcium hydroxide/iodoform paste in primary teeth pulpectomies: a case report with six-month follow-up. Odontología Vital [online]. 2020, n.33, pp.63-72. ISSN 1659-0775.
Introduction*:
Calcium hydroxide/iodoform is a root canal filling material that have shown good results in pulpectomies of primary teeth.
Objective:
Describe the performance of a calcium hydroxide/iodoform (Calplus®) root canal filling material considering clinical and radiographic outcomes after 6 months follow-up.
Methods:
A 2-year-old male patient attended the Dental Clinic of Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima-Perú. Oral clinical examination showed early childhood caries. Preventive and restoration treatments were carried out. Pulpectomies were performed with Calplus®. To evaluate pulpectomies performance it was examined clinical and radiographic outcomes: pain, pathological mobility, soft tissue disorders, bone rarefaction and pathological root resorption. The clinical and radiographic findings at 1, 3, and 6 months were assessed. After three months, it was only observed altered gingival contour.
Conclusion:
Calcium hydroxide/ iodoform (Calplus®) root canal filling material showed good success rate in primary teeth pulpectomies considering clinical and radiographic outcomes after 6 months follow-up.
Palavras-chave : Primary teeth; pulpectomy; iodoform; calcium hydroxide; Pulpectomy Agents; dental materials; dental pulp; root canal..