Histologic Comparison of Formocresol, Platelet-Rich Fibrin, and Hesperidin in Pulpotomy: A Randomized Trial in Dogs
A BSTRACT Aims: To histologically assess and compare formocresol (FC), platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), and hesperidin (HPN) as pulpotomy agents in dogs. Materials and Methods: Pulpotomy was attempted from the buccal surface (class V) of 48 teeth in three mongrel dogs ( Canis Lupus ). Cavities were rando...
| Published in: | Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice |
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| Main Authors: | , , , |
| Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
| Language: | English |
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2023
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/njcp.njcp_1731_21 https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/njcp.njcp_1731_21 |
| Summary: | A BSTRACT Aims: To histologically assess and compare formocresol (FC), platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), and hesperidin (HPN) as pulpotomy agents in dogs. Materials and Methods: Pulpotomy was attempted from the buccal surface (class V) of 48 teeth in three mongrel dogs ( Canis Lupus ). Cavities were randomly allocated for three groups (n = 16) according to the pulpotomy agent used; (group I: FC (control), group II: PRF, and group III: HPN). All cavities were then sealed with zinc oxide eugenol followed by resin-modified glass ionomer restoration. Two months later, dogs were euthanized; the specimens were obtained and prepared for histological assessment followed by statistical analysis. Results: HPN specimens showed the best dentin bridge formation and the least inflammatory signs and pulp disorganization. Followed without statistically significant difference by PRF ( P ≥ 0.05). Both of HPN and PRF, however, showed a significant difference statistically ( P ≤ 0.05) to FC that showed no dentin bridging with more pronounced inflammation, necrosis, and pulp disorganization. Conclusions: For pulpotomy, HPN and PRF seemed histologically to be good substitutes for FC in the dog model. |
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