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3 Μαΐ 2023 · The current paper aimed to review the properties of formocresol and concerns regarding its safety as a pulpotomy medicament for primary teeth. With reference to the context of the recently...
The use of formocresol in dentistry remains controversial. Formaldehyde (FAD), a volatile organic compound, is toxic and corrosive, especially at the point of contact. Formocresol's other active constituent, cresol, is also an irritant and corrosive in nature. 225
10 Μαΐ 2008 · Formocresol interferes with healing. As recently as March 2008 research has shown that formocresol causes genetic damage. I urge dentists to rethink their use of formocresol.
The current paper aimed to review the properties of formocresol and concerns regarding its safety as a pulpotomy medicament for primary teeth. With reference to the context of the recently published literature, the alternatives to formocresol are discussed, together with their benefits and drawbacks.
Formocresol pulpotomy is one of the most common procedure in cases of mechanical and carious exposure in primary teeth. In a standard protocol, total pulpal roof are to be removed to carry out the procedure.
Formocresol has been used in dentistry for over 100 years, and for vital pulpotomy in primary teeth for over 80 years. Its efficacy has been extensively studied, with clinical success rates ranging from 70% to 100%, making it the standard against which newer techniques are compared.
3 Μαΐ 2023 · The current paper aimed to review the properties of formocresol and concerns regarding its safety as a pulpotomy medicament for primary teeth. With reference to the context of the recently published literature, the alternatives to formocresol are discussed, together with their benefits and drawbacks.
