Clinical study on the effect of Vitapex paste in apexification.

Author: Qiao-feng WENG ¹
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1. Dept. of Oral Medicine, Affiliated Hospital, Qinghai Medical College, Xining 810001, China.
Publication Type:Journal Article
MeSH: Adolescent; Calcium Hydroxide; therapeutic use; Child; Drug Combinations; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Male; Root Canal Filling Materials; therapeutic use; Silicones; therapeutic use; Tooth Apex; drug effects; growth & development
From: West China Journal of Stomatology 2004;22(3):214-215
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract:
OBJECTIVEThe purpose of this article was to observe the effect of Vitapex Paste in apexilication.
METHODS64 younger permanent teeth with underdeveloped apex and necrotic pulp were randomly selected. After root canals were prepared and sterilized, Vitapex paste was used in the apexification. All the teeth were observed for three years.
RESULTS24 teeth (37.5%) were successful, 37 teeth (57.81%) were progressive, 3 teeth (4.69%) were failed. Altogether 61 teeth were effective, the effective rate was 95.31%.
CONCLUSIONVitapex paste was effective for the younger permanent teeth in the apexification.