[Clinical results of potassium nitrate use in polycarboxylate cement for biological treatment of reversible pulpitis].

Abstract

To determine effectiveness of indirect pulp capping with 5% potassium nitrate in polycarboxylate cement for biological treatment of reversible pulpitis, a clinical study of 232 teeth with active caries lesions from 205 healthy patients aged from 16 to 40 years was performed. They were divided into 2 groups: the study group--140 teeth of 127 persons with 5% potassium nitrate in polycarboxylate cement (Carboxy Adhesor); control group--92 teeth of 78 persons with calcium-hydroxide cement (Dycal). Short-term clinical results showed better desensitizing effect and faster recovery to normal values of electric vitality in teeth treated by potassium nitrate in comparison with Dycal lining (p<0.001). Long-term follow-up (up to 2 years) showed good functional conditions, preserved vitality and x-ray status of the treated teeth.

• Authors: S Tsanova
• Journal: Stomatologiia (Stomatologiia (Mosk)) Vol. 84 Issue 6 Pg. 28-32 ( 2005) ISSN: 0039-1735 [Print] Russia (Federation)
• PMID: 16353032 (Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Nitrates
• Polycarboxylate Cement
• Potassium Compounds
• potassium nitrate

Topics

• Adolescent
• Adult
• Drug Compounding
• Follow-Up Studies
• Humans
• Nitrates (therapeutic use)
• Polycarboxylate Cement (therapeutic use)
• Potassium Compounds (therapeutic use)
• Pulpitis (diagnostic imaging, drug therapy)
• Radiography
• Root Canal Therapy (methods)
• Treatment Outcome