Are there any differences between first and second primary molar pulpectomy prognoses? A retrospective clinical study

Authors

  • A Mendoza-Mendoza University of Seville image/svg+xml
  • C Caleza-Jiménez University 0f Seville
  • B Solano-Mendoza University 0f Seville
  • A Iglesias-Linares Associate professor, University Complutense of Madrid

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23804/ejpd.2017.18.01.09

Keywords:

First primary molar pulpectomy, Second primary molar pulpectomy, Prognosis

Abstract

AIM: To determine if there are any significant differences between the prognoses of pulpectomies done on first and second primary molars of the upper and lower dental arch. MATERIALS: Study Design: The clinical study included 55 children who had undergone 86 pulpectomy treatments, 41 on the first molars and 45 on the second molars. The root canal filling material consisted of a paste based on Walkhoff formula, containing Kri-1, calcium hydroxide and meta-cresol formaldehyde. The same clinician carried out all pulpectomies. CONCLUSION: The anatomy of the primary molars changes considerably. Significant differences were not observed in the prognosis of different types of primary molars after pulpectomy.