Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of 70% Ethanol Alcohol versus Normal Saline as Root Canal Irrigating Solutions in Partial Pulpectomy of Primary Molars a Randomized Controlled (Pilot Trial)

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1 Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health Department , Faculty of Dentistry , Cairo University , Cairo, Egypt

2 Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt

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Background: Despite the high clinical success rates of Calcium Hydroxide-Iodoform paste, its radiographic success rate is relatively low. Ethanol Alcohol irrigation is considered to potentially improve its efficacy compared to normal saline. Subjects and methods: 20 Children (4-7 years) diagnosed with decayed second primary mandibular molars experiencing irreversible pulpitis were selected randomly and were divided into two equal groups (n=10): The intervention group was (70% ethanol alcohol irrigation) and the control group was (normal saline irrigation).Post-operative pain was measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Clinical evaluations occurred at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months, while radiographic assessments were conducted at 6 and 12 months. Results: Both groups showed no significant difference in Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Clinically, ethanol alcohol had 100% success, while normal saline had a 90% success rate with one failure. Radiographically, both groups had a 90% failure rate at the 12-month follow-up, lacking statistical difference. Conclusion: There is no significant difference between 70% ethanol alcohol and normal saline as an intracanal irrigation solution in primary teeth with Calcium Hydroxide-Iodoform paste.

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Al-Azhar Journal of Dental Science
Volume 28, Issue 1 - Serial Number 1
January - Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics Issue (Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics)
January 2025
Pages 139-148

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