Formocresol: a plea

The Formocresol Pulpotomy, Should We Continue Its Use?

“…With respect to issues against the utilization of FC, Lewis [20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30] has written over a half dozen articles concerning formaldehyde, paraformaldehyde, and FC and lumped several of these chemicals together in an effort to have FC discontinued within the realm of clinical dentistry. Lewis [20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30] has written a number of articles against the utilization of FC as a pulpal medication. Lewis [20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30] appears to be particularly concerned regarding the malignant potential of FC.…”

“…Lewis [20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30] has written a number of articles against the utilization of FC as a pulpal medication. Lewis [20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30] appears to be particularly concerned regarding the malignant potential of FC. Lewis [20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30] focused on issues of carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, and the superiority of other pulpal medicaments.…”

“…Lewis [20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30] appears to be particularly concerned regarding the malignant potential of FC. Lewis [20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30] focused on issues of carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, and the superiority of other pulpal medicaments. However, it appears that Lewis has a bias against the clinical utilization of FC, particularly with respect to toxicology, mutagenesis, and carcinogenesis.…”

“…However, it appears that Lewis has a bias against the clinical utilization of FC, particularly with respect to toxicology, mutagenesis, and carcinogenesis. Within these articles, Lewis [20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30] presents several misstatements [1][2][3]32]. Lewis [20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30] utilized a technique referred to as "cherry picking" in that he reported on studies that supported his viewpoints and disregarded studies that did not support his viewpoint.…”

“…Within these articles, Lewis [20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30] presents several misstatements [1][2][3]32]. Lewis [20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30] utilized a technique referred to as "cherry picking" in that he reported on studies that supported his viewpoints and disregarded studies that did not support his viewpoint. This was particularly apparent with regard to studies which demonstrated either FC mutanogenicity or FC-induced genetic damage, or lack of FC mutanogenicity, or FC-induced genetic damage [32][33][34][35][36].…”