Year : 2021

Volume : Volume 12

Issue : Issue 2

Address for correspondence :
Dr. Devdoot Kakoti
Devdootkakoti@gmail.com

Abstract

Background:  The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy along with clinical and radiographic success rate of antioxidant mix as a new pulpotomy medicament for primary teeth.  Materials and Methods: This study was done on 30 primary molar teeth in children, with age that ranged from 6 to 9 years. Pulpotomy procedure was performed followed by placement of antioxidant (mixed with saline) over the radicular orifice was carried out and permanent restoration with GIC was placed. Recall was scheduled for 3, 6, 9, 12 and 24 months respectively, after treatment.  Results: 3rd & 6th months follow-up revealed 100% successful, 9th and 12th month follow-up showed 96.2% clinical & 92.5% radiographic successful respectively. After 2 year, follow up revealed 92.3% clinical & 89% radiographically success rate.  Conclusion: The Clinical and radiographic success rate of antioxidant mix shows that it’s an ideal pulpotomy agent.

Keywords: Antioxidants, Free Radicals, Free Radical Scavengers, ROS (reactive oxygen species), RNS (reactive nitrogen species), Pulpotomy.