A Comparative Evaluation of Hydroxyapatite Crystals and Glutaraldehyde as Agents for Pulpotomy in Deciduous Molars

JOURNAL TITLE: International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry

Author
1. AM Thomas
2. JL Joshi
3. Namita Singh
4. Vivek Kumar Adlakha
ISSN
0974-7052
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1035
Volume
2
Issue
1
Publishing Year
2009
Pages
10
Author Affiliations
    1. Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Subharti Dental College, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
    1. Christian Dental College, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
    1. Christian Dental College, Ludhiana; Professor and Head, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry Christian Dental College, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
    1. Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Christian Dental College, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
  • Article keywords
    Pulpotomy, hydroxyapatite crystals, glutaraldehyde, deciduous molars

    Abstract

    Purpose: To evaluate and compare clinically and radiographically use of hydroxyapatite crystals and 2% glutaraldehyde as a pulpotomy agent. Method: Thirty deciduous molars were treated with pulpotomy using hydroxyapatite crystals and 2% glutaraldehyde. Results: Clinical and radiographic findings were observed at three months and six months. The success rate was found to be 100% clinically and 80.33% radiographically in the hydroxyapatite crystals group and 100% clinically and radiographically in the glutaraldehyde group. Clinical significance: The results of this study revealed that hydroxyapatite crystals is a potential pulpotomy agent for deciduous molars.

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