scholarly journals Root canal filling materials in primary teeth - review

Folia Medica ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 63 (5) ◽  
pp. 657-662
Author(s):  
Maria Shindova
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Root Canal ◽  
Primary Teeth ◽  
Filling Material ◽  
Root Canal Filling ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Dental Tissues ◽  
Filling Materials ◽  
Root Canal Filling Materials ◽  
Endodontic Infections

Inadequate treatment of endodontic infections in primary teeth results in a loss of а deciduous tooth or abnormality in the development of hard dental tissues of the permanent successor. The main goal is to maintain the integrity and health of the primary tooth until their physiological exfoliation. The success of the endodontic treatment depends on the antimicrobial activity of the root canal filling material that contributes to the elimination or reduction of the microbial infection of the root canal system. The aim of this article is to systematically review the contemporary scientific literature concerning the root canal filling materials used in primary teeth. A critical evaluation of the antimicrobial activity, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of the investigated materials, has been made. Knowledge of the composition and characteristics of the available obturating materials is a useful advantage to dentists to address the functional problems associated with endodontic infections in very young patients. Future studies should also seek and compare the long-term effects of the use of traditional and alternative intracanal materials.

Comparative Evaluation of Bactericidal Potential of Four Root Canal Filling Materials against Microflora of Infected Non -Vital Primary Teeth

2010 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Priya Harini ◽  
Sham Bhat ◽  
K Sundeep Hegde
Keyword(s):  
Calcium Hydroxide ◽  
Root Canal ◽  
Primary Teeth ◽  
Microbiological Analysis ◽  
Filling Material ◽  
Root Canal Filling ◽  
Posterior Teeth ◽  
Root Canals ◽  
Filling Materials ◽  
Root Canal Filling Materials

Background and objectives: Since complete debridement of the root canals of the primary teeth is not practically possible due to the highly variable root canal anatomy, success of the endodontic therapy depends partly on the use of antibacterial irrigating agents and root canal filling materials. Recent literature indicates that anaerobes comprise a majority of the bacteria in necrotic root canals of primary teeth. The study determined the antibacterial effectiveness of four root canal filling materials namely Calcium hydroxide,Zinc oxide eugenol, Vitapex and Metapex against microbial specimens obtained directly from necrotic root canals of primary teeth. Method: Microbial specimens were collected using sterile paper points, from 15 primary maxillary and mandibular posterior teeth of randomly selected children in the age group of 4-10 years with infected non vital primary teeth, requiring pulpectomy procedure. The microbial specimens collected were subjected to microbiological analysis and the antimicrobial potential of root canal filling materials were tested using Agar diffusion technique. Results: were statistically analyzed using one-way ANOVA. Facultative/Aerobic organisms were isolated in all the cases, anaerobic organisms were isolated in 80% of the cases, and Candida albicans was isolated in 1 case. ZOE showed superior inhibitory activity against most of the organisms isolated followed by Vitapex, Calcium hydroxide and Metapex in descending order.Conclusion: Our data may be useful as a guide for relative antimicrobial effectiveness or non-effectiveness of the materials employed. In vivo studies are required to state the specific antimicrobial activity and merits and demerits of any of the test filling material.

scholarly journals Antibacterial activity of root canal filling materials for primary teeth: zinc oxide and eugenol cement, Calen paste thickened with zinc oxide, Sealapex and EndoREZ

2009 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 290-296 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandra Mussolino de Queiroz ◽  
Paulo Nelson Filho ◽  
Léa Assed Bezerra da Silva ◽  
Sada Assed ◽  
Raquel Assed Bezerra da Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Zinc Oxide ◽  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Root Canal ◽  
Primary Teeth ◽  
Bacterial Strains ◽  
Root Canal Filling ◽  
Filling Materials ◽  
Root Canal Filling Materials ◽  
Bacterial Growth Inhibition

This study evaluated in vitro the antibacterial activity of 4 root canal filling materials for primary teeth - zinc oxide and eugenol cement (ZOE), Calen paste thickened with zinc oxide (Calen/ZO), Sealapex sealer and EndoREZ sealer - against 5 bacterial strains commonly found in endodontic infections (Kocuria rhizophila, Enterococcus faecalis, Streptococcus mutans, Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus) using the agar diffusion test (agar-well technique). Calen paste, 1% chlorhexidine digluconate (CHX) and distilled water served as controls. Seven wells per dish were made at equidistant points and immediately filled with the test and control materials. After incubation of the plates at 37oC for 24 h, the diameter of the zones of bacterial growth inhibition produced around the wells was measured (in mm) with a digital caliper under reflected light. Data were analyzed statistically by analysis of variance and Tukey's post-hoc test (?=0.05). There were statistically significant differences (p<0.0001) among the zones of bacterial growth inhibition produced by the different materials against all target microorganisms. K. rhizophila was inhibited more effectively (p<0.05) by ZOE, while Calen/ZO had its highest antibacterial activity against E. faecalis (p<0.05). S. mutans was inhibited by Calen/ZO, Sealapex and ZOE in the same intensity (p>0.05). E. coli was inhibited more effectively (p<0.05) by ZOE, followed by Calen/ZO and Sealapex. Calen/ZO and ZOE were equally effective (p>0.05) against S. aureus, while Sealapex had the lowest antibacterial efficacy (p<0.05) against this microorganism. EndoREZ presented antibacterial activity only against K. rhizophila and S. aureus. The Calen paste and Calen/ZO produced larger zones of inhibition than 1% CHX when the marker microorganism was E faecalis. In conclusion, the in vitro antibacterial activity of the 4 root canal filling materials for primary teeth against bacterial strains commonly found in endodontic infections can be presented in a decreasing order of efficacy as follows: ZOE>Calen/ZO>Sealapex>EndoREZ.

Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Various Root Canal Filling Materials Used in Primary Teeth: A Microbiological Study

2007 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 193-198 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Reddy ◽  
Y Ramakrishna
Keyword(s):  
Zinc Oxide ◽  
Calcium Hydroxide ◽  
Root Canal ◽  
Primary Teeth ◽  
Endodontic Treatment ◽  
Root Canal Filling ◽  
Primary Molar ◽  
Filling Materials ◽  
Root Canal Filling Materials ◽  
Antimicrobial Effectiveness

The primary goal of endodontic treatment in primary teeth is to eliminate infection, and to retain the tooth in a functional state until their normal exfoliation time without endangering the permanent dentition or the general health of the child. The complexity of the pulp canal system in primary teeth presents a discerning problem for chemo-mechanical preparation. One of the factors determining the success of endodontic treatment in infected primary teeth is the sealing material that should encompass among other factors a potent bactericidal effect and the capacity to resorb along with the roots of primary teeth. This study evaluated the antimicrobial effectiveness of 5 root canal filling materials and a negative control agent against 23 strains of bacteria isolated from infected root canals of primary molar teeth and 3 non standard bacterial strains using agar diffusion assay. The materials were Zinc oxide and Eugenol (ZOE), Zinc oxide-Eugenol and Formocresol (ZOE+FC), Calcium hydroxide and sterile water (CAOH+H2O), Zinc oxide and Camphorated phenol (ZO+CP), Calcium hydroxide and Iodoform (Metapex) and Vaseline (Control). All the materials except Vaseline showed varied antimicrobial activity against the test bacteria. The zones of inhibition were ranked into 4 inhibition categories based on the proportional distribution of the data. All the 26 bacterial isolates were classified under 4 groups based on Aerobic/Anaerobic and Gram positive/Gram negative. Statistical analysis was carried out to compare the antimicrobial effectiveness between materials tested with each of the bacterial groupings. ZOE+FC produced strong inhibition against most bacteria when compared to ZOE, ZO+CP and CAOH+H2O. Metapex and Vaseline were found to be non inhibitory

Comparative Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Various Root Canal Filling Materials Along with Aloevera Used in Primary Teeth: A Microbiological Study

2013 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 257-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
R Kriplani ◽  
N Thosar ◽  
M S Baliga ◽  
P Kulkarni ◽  
N Shah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Zinc Oxide ◽  
Calcium Hydroxide ◽  
Root Canal ◽  
Sterile Water ◽  
Root Canal Filling ◽  
Primary Molar ◽  
Filling Materials ◽  
Root Canal Filling Materials ◽  
Antimicrobial Effectiveness

Aim: this study was conducted to evaluate the antimicrobial effectiveness of 6 root canal filling materials and a negative control agent against 18 strains of bacteria isolated from infected root canals of primary molar teeth using agar diffusion assay. Materials: Aloevera with sterile water, Zinc oxide and Eugenol, Zinc oxide-Eugenol with aloevera, Calcium hydroxide and sterile water, Calcium hydroxide with sterile water and aloevera, Calcium hydroxide and Iodoform (Metapex) and Vaseline (Control). MIC and MBC of aloevera was calculated. Results: All materials except Vaseline showed varied antimicrobial activity against the test bacterias. The zones of inhibition were ranked into 4 inhibition categories based on the proportional distribution of the data. All the 18 bacterial isolates were classified under 2 groups based on Gram positive and Gram negative aerobes. Statistical analysis was carried out to compare the antimicrobial effectiveness between materials tested with each of the bacterial groupings. Conclusion: Aloevera + Sterile Water was found to have superior antimicrobial activity against most of the microorganisms followed by ZOE + Aloevera, calcium hydroxide + Aloevera, ZOE, calcium hydroxide, Metapex in the descending order and Vaseline showed no inhibition.

Eighteen-month clinical and radiographic evaluation of two root canal-filling materials in primary teeth with pulp necrosis secondary to trauma

2011 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 221-224 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniela Nunes Pinto ◽  
Denise Lins de Sousa ◽  
Rebecca Bastos Rocha Araújo ◽  
José Jeová Siebra Moreira-Neto
Keyword(s):  
Root Canal ◽  
Primary Teeth ◽  
Radiographic Evaluation ◽  
Root Canal Filling ◽  
Filling Materials ◽  
Root Canal Filling Materials

scholarly journals A Clinical and Radiographic Study of Four Different Root Canal Filling Materials in Primary Molars—An In Vivo Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 07 (02) ◽  
pp. 061-065
Author(s):  
Bhavleen Gupta ◽  
Inderjeet Singh ◽  
Puneet Goyal ◽  
Shaveta Garg ◽  
Shivani Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Zinc Oxide ◽  
Root Canal ◽  
Primary Teeth ◽  
Clinical Success ◽  
Primary Tooth ◽  
Primary Molars ◽  
P Value ◽  
Root Canal Filling ◽  
Filling Materials ◽  
Root Canal Filling Materials

Abstract Introduction Pulpectomy helps in preserving a pulpally involved primary tooth by eliminating bacteria and their products and ensures hermetic seal of the root canals, so that the primary teeth can complete their function until normal exfoliation. For the success of endodontic treatment in primary teeth, the resorption of obturating material plays a vital role. The materials used for obturation in this study included zinc oxide propolis (ZOP) as a new paste, Endoflas, Metapex, and zinc oxide eugenol (ZOE). Objective To evaluate the success rate of pulpectomy of primary molars using four different root canal filling materials: ZOP as a new paste, Endoflas, Metapex, and ZOE. Materials and Methods A total of 48 primary molars were divided into four equal groups of 12 molars according to the type of root canal filling paste, that is, ZOE, Endoflas, ZOP, and Metapex. Results When Tukey’s test was applied, out of the four materials, ZOP was the most significant material as its p-value was < 0.05, whereas other materials showed nonsignificant results as their p-value was > 0.05. Conclusion Among the four groups, ZOP showed greater clinical success and its resorbability was similar to that of root.

scholarly journals Physicochemical Properties of Root Canal Filling Materials for Primary Teeth

2016 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 196-201 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raquel Assed Bezerra Segato ◽  
Carolina Maschietto Pucinelli ◽  
Danielly Cunha Araújo Ferreira ◽  
Andiara De Rossi Daldegan ◽  
Roberto S. da Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Root Canal ◽  
Primary Teeth ◽  
Chemical Elements ◽  
Setting Time ◽  
Root Canal Filling ◽  
Ph Variation ◽  
Dimensional Changes ◽  
Filling Materials ◽  
Root Canal Filling Materials ◽  
Zinc Release

Abstract This study evaluated physiochemical proprieties of a calcium hydroxide-based paste (Calen(r)) combined with a zinc oxide cement at different ratios (1:0.5, 1:0.65, 1:0.8 and 1:1). Materials were compared regarding setting time, pH variation, radiopacity, solubility, dimensional changes, flow and release of chemical elements. Data were analyzed statistically by ANOVA and Tukey's test (α=0.05). Longer setting time and higher dimensional changes and solubility values were exhibited by 1:0.65 and 1:0.5 ratios (p<0.05). The 1:0.5 and 1:0.65 ratios exhibited the highest pH values at all time points. All materials exhibited high radiopacity values. Significant differences were found only between 1:0.5 and 1:1 ratios for calcium and zinc release (p<0.05), whereas the amount of zirconium was similar among all groups (p>0.05). Considering the evaluated proprieties, combinations of Calen(r) paste with ZO at 1:0.5 and 1:0.65 ratios had the best results as root canal filling materials for use in primary teeth.

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