Comparison of Formocresol and Ferric Sulfate Pulpotomy in Primary Molars: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Objective: Several studies have compared ferric sulfate and formocresol pulpotomy in primary molars. The results of these studies, however, could not be compared due to differences in evaluated outcomes (clinical, radiographic, or histologic) and follow up duration. The aim of the present study w...
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| author | M. Fallahinejad Ghajari N. Memar Kermani MJ. Kharazi Fard M. Vatanpour4, |
| author_facet | M. Fallahinejad Ghajari N. Memar Kermani MJ. Kharazi Fard M. Vatanpour4, |
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Several studies have compared ferric sulfate and formocresol pulpotomy in primary molars. The results of these studies, however, could not be compared due to differences in evaluated outcomes (clinical, radiographic, or histologic) and follow up duration. The aim of the present study was a systematic review of similar studies and a metaanalysis of their results to provide the latest evidence on the issue.
Materials and Methods:
Web-based search was done in EMBASE, Cochrane, Pubmed, Google Scholar, IranMedex, Scientific Citation Index (SCI), and Scopus index databases. A hand search also was conducted in scientific and research dental journals approved by the Ministry of Health and Medical Education of Iran. Eight randomized clinical trial articles were selected. Clinical success, clinical and radiographic success (total success) rate were assessed as outcome variables. Peto test served for data analysis.
Results:
The clinical success of formocresol pulpotomy was comparable to that of ferric sulfate (P=0.574). In addition, the difference between total success rate of the two methods in different studies was insignificant (P=0.42).
Conclusion:
No significant difference existed between the total success rate of formocresol and ferric sulfate pulpotomy, and ferric sulfate can be an appropriate alternative for formocresol. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b9bd00c5111442e9953f6dd05a7acac62022-12-22T03:29:14ZengTehran University of Medical SciencesFrontiers in Dentistry2676-296X2009-03-0161Comparison of Formocresol and Ferric Sulfate Pulpotomy in Primary Molars: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis M. Fallahinejad Ghajari0 N. Memar Kermani1 MJ. Kharazi Fard2 M. Vatanpour4,3Associate Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti UniversPostgraduate Student, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti UniverStatistical Consultant, Dental Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, IranAssistant Professor, Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Islamic Azad University, TehranObjective: Several studies have compared ferric sulfate and formocresol pulpotomy in primary molars. The results of these studies, however, could not be compared due to differences in evaluated outcomes (clinical, radiographic, or histologic) and follow up duration. The aim of the present study was a systematic review of similar studies and a metaanalysis of their results to provide the latest evidence on the issue. Materials and Methods: Web-based search was done in EMBASE, Cochrane, Pubmed, Google Scholar, IranMedex, Scientific Citation Index (SCI), and Scopus index databases. A hand search also was conducted in scientific and research dental journals approved by the Ministry of Health and Medical Education of Iran. Eight randomized clinical trial articles were selected. Clinical success, clinical and radiographic success (total success) rate were assessed as outcome variables. Peto test served for data analysis. Results: The clinical success of formocresol pulpotomy was comparable to that of ferric sulfate (P=0.574). In addition, the difference between total success rate of the two methods in different studies was insignificant (P=0.42). Conclusion: No significant difference existed between the total success rate of formocresol and ferric sulfate pulpotomy, and ferric sulfate can be an appropriate alternative for formocresol.https://jdt.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jdt/article/view/175ToothDeciduousPulpotomyformocresolReview [Publication Type]ferric sulfate |
| spellingShingle | M. Fallahinejad Ghajari N. Memar Kermani MJ. Kharazi Fard M. Vatanpour4, Comparison of Formocresol and Ferric Sulfate Pulpotomy in Primary Molars: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Frontiers in Dentistry Tooth Deciduous Pulpotomy formocresol Review [Publication Type] ferric sulfate |
| title | Comparison of Formocresol and Ferric Sulfate Pulpotomy in Primary Molars: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis |
| title_full | Comparison of Formocresol and Ferric Sulfate Pulpotomy in Primary Molars: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis |
| title_fullStr | Comparison of Formocresol and Ferric Sulfate Pulpotomy in Primary Molars: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Comparison of Formocresol and Ferric Sulfate Pulpotomy in Primary Molars: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis |
| title_short | Comparison of Formocresol and Ferric Sulfate Pulpotomy in Primary Molars: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis |
| title_sort | comparison of formocresol and ferric sulfate pulpotomy in primary molars a systematic review and meta analysis |
| topic | Tooth Deciduous Pulpotomy formocresol Review [Publication Type] ferric sulfate |
| url | https://jdt.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jdt/article/view/175 |
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