This study compared the antimicrobial effectiveness of nine dental materials and a negative control agent against 21 strains or species of bacteria using an agar diffusion assay. The materials were: 1. Camphorated parachlorophenol mixed with calcium hydroxide (CPC + Ca(OH)2). 2. CPC mixed with zinc oxide (CPC + ZnO). 3. Formocresol mixed with zinc oxide and eugenol (FC + ZOE). 4. Chlorhexidine ...

BACKGROUND It has been observed that the general dentists and pedodontists differ in their treatment recommendations for pulp therapy in deciduous teeth. AIM To determine the knowledge and practice of pulp therapy in deciduous teeth by general dental practitioners (GDP) in two cities of southern Saudi Arabia. SUBJECTS AND METHODS Fifty GDP selected at random from government and private dent...

In cariously exposed immature permanent teeth, the treatment choice is controversial in pediatric dentistry. Radical root canal treatment usually appears to be the solution for these teeth. Even partial pulpotomy is a vital treatment for traumatically exposed immature permanent teeth; extending the borders of indication towards cariously exposed immature permanent teeth with reversible pulpitis...

The use of lasers in the treatment infants and children, including patients with special needs, is considered to be effective restor- ative procedures soft tissue therapy. different types therapy individual tissues depends on way interact laser light desired effect for purpose treatment. Laser has a positive antimicrobial beneficial enamel mineralization. Nd: YAG increases resistance deminerali...

Background: Using hand files in primary teeth is time-consuming, can lead to the formation of unwanted curvatures, and cause iatrogenic errors. To overcome these difficulties, rotary instrumentation using nickel-titanium was done.Aims: The present study conducted clinically evaluate assess difference manual versus root canals concerning duration, obturation quality fills, complications encounte...

Abstract Background We established an in vivo intraradicular biofilm model of apical periodontitis pigs which we compared the efficacy different irrigant activation techniques for removal. Methods Twenty roots from deciduous mandibular second premolar 5 male were used. After pulpectomy, canals left open 2 weeks and then sealed 4 to enable development intracanal biofilm. The biofilms was evaluat...

PURPOSE The purpose of this in vitro study was to determine whether placement of a resorbable collagen barrier at the apical one third of the root canal could prevent extrusion of pulpectomy filling material. METHODS Twenty-five extracted primary mandibular second molars, with at least two thirds of root length remaining, were used. The apical third of each root was covered with utility wax, ...

The stainless steel crown (SSC) is an extremely durable restoration with several clear-cut indications for use in primary teeth including: following a pulpotomy/pulpectomy; for teeth with developmental defects or large carious lesions involving multiple surfaces where an amalgam is likely to fail; and for fractured teeth. In other situations, its use is less clear cut, and caries risk factors, ...