[Use of medicaments in endodontic treatment]

An overview is given of the use and misuse of medicaments during endodontic treatment. The use of formaldehyde containing products in endodontics should be avoided. Sodium hypochlorite is the medicament of choice for irrigation and disinfection of the root canal, while calcium hydroxide is advised as inter-appointment root canal medication. There is no need for root filling materials with medicaments like paraformaldehyde and corticosteroids.