Use of triple antibiotic paste as a disinfectant for a traumatized immature tooth with a periapical lesion: A case report
Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology and Endodontology, cilt.108, sa.2, 2009 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 108 Sayı: 2
- Basım Tarihi: 2009
- Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.tripleo.2009.04.015
- Dergi Adı: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology and Endodontology
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Elimination of microbial contamination from the root canal system is a precondition for successful root canal treatment. In this regard, mechanical instrumentation, irrigation, and intracanal medication are all important. This case report assesses the efficacy of a triple antibiotic paste consisting of metronidazole, ciprofloxacin, and minocycline in the disinfection of immature teeth with apical periodontitis. An 8-year-old girl presented at the Department of Pediatric Dentistry for the evaluation of right and left maxillary central incisors with crown fractures and luxation. The right central incisor had a large periapical lesion, which was treated by filling the canal with a ciprofloxacin/metronidazole/minocycline paste. After 4 months, the patient had no symptoms, and a radiograph showed the radiolucency had completely resolved. At the 1-year follow-up, a periapical radiograph showed complete root development and apical closure. These results indicate that triple antibiotic paste is effective in disinfecting immature teeth with periapical lesions. © 2009 Mosby, Inc. All rights reserved.