Reduction in Bacterial Loading Using MTAD as an Irrigant in Pulpectomized Primary Teeth

Abstract

MTAD can be suggested as an alternative irrigant for pulpectomy of necrotic teeth.

Intracanal irrigants for pulpectomy in primary teeth: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

“…reported no difference between MTAD and 2.5% NaOCl against Enterococcus faecalis in necrotic anterior primary teeth; however, both of these irrigants were superior to saline solution. Conversely, Farhin et al . reported a significant difference in favour of MTAD in terms of CFU/mL.…”

“…The efficacy of NaOCl as a control irrigant was compared with OPW, and with MTA, in terms of CFU/mL. Based on the homogeneity between the studies, it was decided to combine the results, despite their being different experimental groups.…”

“…A meta‐analysis was conducted with only two studies: those of Valdez‐González et al . and of Farhin et al ,. which exhibited sufficient crude data, and all of the possible outcomes were included.…”

“…Tulsani et al 7 reported no difference between MTAD and 2.5% NaOCl against Enterococcus faecalis in necrotic anterior primary teeth; however, both of these irrigants were superior to saline solution. Conversely, Farhin et al 37 reported a significant difference in favour of MTAD in terms of CFU/mL. The discrepancy in the results between these studies could be explained by differences in the response variable type and methodology; thus, the results were not comparable.…”

Root Canal Treatment for Deciduous Teeth: A Review

“…It has an antibacterial effect on E. feacalis and bacteria isolated from deciduous teeth (35,36). In addition, it is also reported to lead to successful results in removing the smear layer in deciduous teeth (24).…”