Obturating Materials in Pediatric Dentistry : Literature Review

Abstract

Preservation of primary teeth is essential for the space maintenance till the eruption of permanent teeth. So, endodontic treatment is done for the same purpose. Various obturating materials have been introduced for the root canal filling of primary teeth but none could match all the ideal properties of the material. The main aim of the clinician should be to fill the root canal with material which could match maximum requirements of the ideal properties.

Obturating Materials for Primary Teeth – A Review

“…It was discovered that Calcium Hydroxide's biggest drawback as a root canal filler material was the material being removed from the root canals. [2,6] IODOFORM PASTES Iodoform it is an iodine preparation produced when chlorinated lime reacts with an alcoholic potassium iodide solution at a temperature of 1040°F. No irritating behavior.…”

“…Since it is non-irritating and radiopaque, iodoform is used to transport the antibacterial ingredient. [6,2,17] Maistopaste It was introduced by Maisto ,aniodoform based paste . It contains of Zinc oxide -14g, Iodoform-42g, thymol-2 g, Chlorophenol camphor-3 cc, lanolin-0.5 g.The goal of this formulation was to slow down the rate of resorption of paste from the canals of primary teeth.…”

“…In order to reduce the clinical indications of infection, Pulpotec can be applied on teeth that have bone lesions. Clinical and radiographic findings indicate that this approach may be used as an alternative to traditional endodontic therapy for pediatric dentistry patients with necrotic primary teeth [3,6].…”