The purpose of this study was to compare the clinical and radiographic success rates of two different pulpotomy agents: one novel agent, the biologically active odontogenic protein enamel matrix derivative (EMD) versus formocresol (FC). A randomized, single-blind, split-mouth study was used with a sample of 15 children aged 4 to 7 years (mean age, 5 +/- 0.73 years). A total of 15 pairs of teeth...

Aim: To investigate the effect of Emdogain gel (EMD) in pulpotomized primary molars and its clinical and radiographic outcomes. Methods and Materials: In this   study, 18 lower second primary molars of nine children were treated by   pulpotomy. The teeth were randomly assigned to the EMD (experimental) and Formocresol (control) groups in each patient (split mouth). Following removal of the coro...

This study evaluated in vitro the influence of a temporary filling {zinc oxide-eugenol (ZOE)} and two pulpotomy agents {formocresol (FC) and ferric sulfate (FS)} on shear bond strength (SBS) of two dentin adhesives to the dentin of primary molars. A total of 80 dentin surfaces were prepared and randomly allocated into 10 groups of 8 specimens each. Groups were subjected to different treatments,...

However, we are in the era of evidence-based dentistry; a process that should restructure the ways in which clinical situations are managed, with an emphasis on the integration of good judgement in conjunction with the best available evidence and the patient’s views and values in the making of clinical decisions. Thus, clinical decision making should rely on evidence rather than authority, and ...

The purpose of this research was to measure the. systemic absorption and distribution of glutaraldehyde from pulpotomy sites in dogs. Pulpotomies were performed on the incisors and canines of 5 mongrel dogs. A cotton pellet containing 20 ~1 of 2.5% "4C-(1,5) glutaraldehyde with an activity 6.25 x 105 dpm/~l was placed in each pulpotomy site for 5 rain. Whole blood samples, urine, and expired ai...

aim: to investigate the effect of emdogain gel (emd) in pulpotomized primary molars and its clinical and radiographic outcomes. methods and materials: in this   study, 18 lower second primary molars of nine children were treated by   pulpotomy. the teeth were randomly assigned to the emd (experimental) and formocresol (control) groups in each patient (split mouth). following removal of the coro...