There seems to be no convincing evidence to support the superiority of any material over ZOE , and both ZOE and IP + Ca appear to be suitable as root canal fillings for deciduous teeth
The aim of this systematic review was to determine whether there is a root canal filling for deciduous teeth equally or more effective than zinc oxide-eugenol cement ( ZOE ) .
Evaluation of various root canal filling materials in primary molar pulpectomies: an in vivo study.
PURPOSE To evaluate the clinical and radiographic success of zinc oxide-eugenol ( ZOE ) , Calcicur , Sealapex and Vitapex in primary molar pulpectomies . METHODS 80 primary molars , showing signs of pulpal and /or periapical involvement , with no abnormal mobility , were selected from 76 children aged between 4 - 9 years-old , free from systemic disease . Radiographic evaluation was done to exclude teeth showing internal or pathological external root resorption and /or inadequate bone support . The selected teeth ( 20 in each group ) were r and omly treated with ZOE , Sealapex , Calcicur and Vitapex . The procedure involved primarily a one-visit pulpectomy . The teeth were evaluated clinical ly and radiographically every 2 months for a period of 18 months . RESULTS In the ZOE group , all pulpectomies were successful . In the Sealapex group , two pulpectomies and in the Calcicur group , four pulpectomies showed complete resorption of the material in the root canal . Although re-treatment was performed , those teeth had to be removed due to pathological root resorption . In the Vitapex group , although six pulpectomies showed resorption of the filling material within the canals , this had no effect on the clinical and radiographical success of the treatment
There seems to be no convincing evidence to support the superiority of any material over ZOE , and both ZOE and IP + Ca appear to be suitable as root canal fillings for deciduous teeth
The aim of this systematic review was to determine whether there is a root canal filling for deciduous teeth equally or more effective than zinc oxide-eugenol cement ( ZOE ) .