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Biologic tests of a proposed pulp capping agent (Reocap)
Odontologisk Revy
|January 1, 1976
Summary
Reocap, a calcium hydroxide cement, showed limited success as a pulp capping agent in monkey teeth. While some hard tissue formed, it often enclosed necrotic tissue, indicating it
Area of Science:
- Biomaterials Science
- Dental Pulp Biology
- Restorative Dentistry
Background:
- Pulp capping aims to preserve dental pulp vitality.
- Calcium hydroxide is a standard pulp capping agent.
- Evaluating new materials like Reocap is crucial for clinical practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the efficacy of Reocap as a pulp capping agent.
- To compare Reocap's performance against established materials.
Main Methods:
- Exposing pulp in 34 monkey teeth.
- Applying Reocap to pulp wounds and cavity floors.
- Restoring cavities with amalgam and observing for 8 and 80 days.
Main Results:
- At 8 days, pulp necrosis and inflammation were observed subjacent to Reocap.
- At 80 days, hard tissue formation occurred in 21 teeth, but bridges were incomplete.
- Pulp tissue showed necrosis, chronic inflammation, or resolution in different teeth.
Conclusions:
- Reocap demonstrated suboptimal performance as a pulp capping agent.
- Pure calcium hydroxide appears superior to Reocap for pulp capping.
- Further research is needed to develop improved pulp capping materials.