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The Effect of 2% Chlorhexidine as Root Canal Irrigant in Pulpectomies of Primary Molars
Phumisak Louwakul * , Wilawan Prucksathamrongkul
Faculty of Dentistry, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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 Purpose: 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.

 Methods: 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.

  Results: 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.

 Conclusions: 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.


 Source: Journal of American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

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Keywords: CHLORHEXIDINE; SALINE SOLUTION; TREATMENT OUTCOME; PRIMARY TOOTH; PULPECTOMY
     
Type of Study: Research | Subject: Pediatric Dentistry
Received: 2013/01/15 | Published: 2012/01/15
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Louwakul P, Prucksathamrongkul W. The Effect of 2% Chlorhexidine as Root Canal Irrigant in Pulpectomies of Primary Molars. 3 2012; 11 (11)
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