en کودکان Pediatric Dentistry پژوهشي Research <p> <strong>Purpose:</strong> The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of 2% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHX) compared to normal saline solution (NSS) as an irrigant during pulpectomy in primary molars. </p><p> <strong>Methods:</strong> Sixty-four primary mandibular molars from 42 children (average age=5.29±1.45 years old) met the inclusion criteria. CHX or NSS was allocated to each tooth by stratified block randomization. A 1-visit pulpectomy and stainless steel crown were performed by a single investigator. The clinical and radiographic diagnoses were blindly assessed by 2 calibrated investigators.</p><p>  <strong>Results:</strong> The overall success rates in the NSS group were approximately 83%, 93%, and 97% at 6, 12, and 18 months, respectively. In the CHX group, the overall success rates were 100%, 97%, and 93% at 6, 12, and 18 months, respectively. Using the chi-square test, the outcomes were significantly different at 6 months, but not significant at 12 and 18 months. </p><p> <strong>Conclusions:</strong> The use of 2% chlorhexidine gluconate in primary molar pulpectomies might enhance the outcome of the treatment 6 months postoperatively. Both normal saline solution and CHX irrigants gave comparable results at longer postoperative periods. </p><hr><p></p><p> <strong>Source: </strong>Journal of American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry </p><p> <font color="#0000ff">Full Text</font> </p> CHLORHEXIDINE; SALINE SOLUTION; TREATMENT OUTCOME; PRIMARY TOOTH; PULPECTOMY 0 0 http://idai.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-32-929&slc_lang=en&sid=1 Phumisak Louwakul dinon25@gmail.com 10031947532846004053 10031947532846004053 Yes Faculty of Dentistry, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand Wilawan Prucksathamrongkul 10031947532846004054 10031947532846004054 No