Related Experiment Videos
[A comparison of the effect between Vitapex paste and antibiotic paste in apexification.]
1Department of Stomatology, Shanghai Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Integrated Hospital, Shanghai 200082, China. swzlym@online.sh.cn
Shanghai Kou Qiang Yi Xue = Shanghai Journal of Stomatology
|October 30, 2004
Summary
This study compared Vitapex paste and antibiotic paste for apexification in juvenile teeth. Both materials showed high effectiveness, with antibiotic paste demonstrating superior results in cases of periapical periodontitis.
Area of Science:
- Endodontics
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Regenerative Endodontics
Background:
- Apexification is a vital treatment for immature permanent teeth with non-vital pulps.
- Effective root canal filling materials are crucial for successful apexification outcomes.
- Evaluating new and existing materials aids in optimizing treatment protocols.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the efficacy of Vitapex paste and antibiotic paste as root canal filling materials in apexification.
- To assess the outcomes of these materials in immature permanent teeth with various pulpal conditions.
Main Methods:
- A total of 172 juvenile permanent teeth were divided into two groups.
- Root canals were filled with either Vitapex paste or antibiotic paste.
- Treatment outcomes were monitored for up to three years, with examinations every three months.
Main Results:
- Overall effective rates were 86.0% for Vitapex paste and 91.9% for antibiotic paste (P > 0.05).
- In the periapical periodontitis subgroup, antibiotic paste showed a significantly higher effective rate compared to Vitapex paste (P < 0.05).
Conclusions:
- Both Vitapex paste and antibiotic paste are effective materials for apexification.
- Antibiotic paste demonstrated superior efficacy in cases involving periapical periodontitis.