Journal of dentistry for children
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J Dent Child (Chic)
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J Dent Child (Chic) · Jan 2003
Comparative Study Clinical Trial Controlled Clinical TrialPulpal therapy for primary teeth: formocresol vs electrosurgery: a clinical study.
Post-operative clinical and x-ray findings on 80 primary molars were evaluated. These molars had undergone pulpal therapy by 2 techniques: pulpotomy with formocresol and with electrosurgery. The sample was selected from children between the ages of 4 and 7. ⋯ No significant differences were found at the end of the period. However, electrosurgery had an advantage: it was faster to apply and dispensed with the use of formocresol. Further research is suggested, using larger samples and shorter evaluation periods.