Pulpseptin - paste for the therapy of gangrenous pulpitis and periodontitis

Pulpoceptin is a dental product in the form of non-hardening paste. It is used for the treatment of periapical periodontitis, gingival fistulas, gangrenous pulp, cysts, with various inflammatory processes of the gums.

In the treatment of inflammation of the root canal is used as a medicamentous bandage. Pasta has a strong antibacterial effect.

Form and Composition

The antibacterial paste Pulposeptin contains the following components:

• chloramphenicol;
• neomycin sulfate;
• dexamethasone;
• basis.

The product is packaged in small tubes, each with a volume of 10 grams. From the date of manufacture, the drug is suitable for use for three years, subject to the storage rules.

Pharmacological properties

Pulposeptin is actively used in dentistry for the treatment of severe inflammation, is effective due to the following effects on the body:

• bacteriostatic;
• is an anti-inflammatory;
• does not affect the protective functions of the body;
• is safe for use on periapical tissues.

The preparation contains two antibiotics, which were specially selected in such a way to create a balanced defense.

Both of them are characterized by extensive bacteriostatic action. Due to their use, the infection developed in the pulp is quickly amenable to elimination. The purpose of both antibiotics is local use, which indicates their complete safety for the body as an addictive.

Chloramphenicol has been selected as an active component due to its powerful antimicrobial properties. Its active action is directed against the majority of gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. It suppresses bacterial stamps and is capable of destroying a pathogenic microflora resistant to the penicillin group, streptomycin, sulfonamides.

Neomycin sulfate acts destructively on bacteria with resistant resistance to chloramphenicol. Its active action is directed against gram-negative microbes, coca.

The dosage of dexamethasone in the preparation has been increased, so that rapid blockage of inflammatory processes occurs, while removing acute symptoms. The main thing is that the properties of this substance do not have a detrimental effect on the body's ability to protect the reaction.

Indications for use and purpose of application

As mentioned above, the paste is used for inflammatory processes, periodontitis, gangrenous pulpitis, a tooth cyst and gums.

The drug is placed in the inflamed cavity for the following purposes:

• to eliminate severe pain;
• for the destruction of the pathogenic microflora of the root canal, dentine tissue;
• to reduce inflammation of the periodontal disease;
• for stimulation in the bone tissue of regenerative processes.

What you need to know about pulpitis, its symptoms and treatment:

Scheme of application of

During temporary filling of dental canals, non-hardening plastic paste can be placed in the root cavity for a different period.

The length of the period of the drug in the root can vary from three days to several months. After a certain time, when the desired result is achieved, the paste is removed from the channel.

Before filling the channel with paste, it must be prepared. For this, the following activities are carried out:

• provides endodontic treatment of the canal cavity to apex;
• for processing, materials containing EDTA( gel or liquid extending the channel cavity) are used;
• also applies sodium hypochlorite, which is processed, alternating with EDTA;
• at the end of processing the channel is thoroughly dried by a special agent;
• Pulposeptin is injected into the prepared cavity before apex; for this purpose, a special instrument is used;
• paste is covered with a temporary bandage.

Each individual case of treatment requires an individual dosage of the drug. For a single canal a full dose is 20 mg of the drug. In the apex zone, a small amount of the paste has a therapeutic effect. Most of it is in the root canal. Therefore, the systemic effect is completely excluded.

A repeat visit to the dentist is scheduled in five to seven days. During this visit, the temporarily closing bandage is removed along with the rest of the material.

The channel is thoroughly cleaned and processed with all necessary materials. The last stage of the channel is dried, then filled with filling material.

Special instructions

The use of the product does not affect the ability to drive a car.

The use of the drug during pregnancy is allowed after consultation with a doctor. Treatment of pulpitis during pregnancy is performed using the minimum amount of paste to eliminate infection and relieve pain. The main treatment is delayed until the birth of the child.

Treatment with Pulpseptin during lactation is allowed. In the preparation contains a small concentration of medicinal substances, which is not capable of damaging the human body.

Accordingly, in breast milk, these substances fall into even smaller numbers, so you should not be afraid of the child's health. In rare cases, allergic reactions may occur in the form of rashes and redness, which do not pose a danger to the child's body.

The bitter taste of the drug can be felt due to the fact that the preparation mixes with saliva, affecting the taste buds.

Price and analogues

The price of Pulposeptin ranges from 750 to 850 rubles depending on the price policy of the pharmacy network, and the following analogous products can be purchased on the pharmaceutical market:

• Septomixin Fort( Septodont);
• Ledermix,( Lederle Pharmaceuticals);
• Grinazole( Septodont);
• EndAsept - gel.