Application of the material Pulpodent for the treatment of various forms of pulpitis

Pulpodent - a material widely used in dentistry to eliminate pulpitis of various forms, using the technology of vital pulpotomy.

In the treatment of pulpitis of temporary teeth, one of the main goals is to keep root pulp intact until the moment when the teeth change. The main purpose of the material is to preserve the root pulp in such a state that it is ready for further life.

Thanks to the use of this tool, other tasks that arise in the work of the dentist are achieved:

• ensuring the full functioning of the tooth;
• creation of an obstacle for the appearance of pain, both at all stages of therapy, and after its completion;
• , it is possible to reject other similar materials that are often toxic or cause other harm to the oral cavity.

Composition features and therapeutic properties

The pulpodent is available in two forms: powder and liquid, their components differ:

1. Powder .An antiseptic in its basis is polyoxymethylene. The substance is capable of devitalizing the pulp, but in the partial volume. Also, the powder contains iodoform, which is responsible for long-term antibacterial action and several other additional substances.
2. Liquid .Antiseptic in the formulation in the form of a liquid is eugenol. Another useful property of this substance is soothing. Another element with antiseptic properties is phenol, which is responsible for maintaining a residual pulp in sterile form. Dexamethasone, used at a concentration of 0.13%, is a glucocorticosteroid that has an antiallergic effect and speeds up the process of removing inflammation.

Active substances provide the drug such therapeutic properties:

• analgesic;
• anti-inflammatory;
• is mummified.

As for the mummifying property, only a small part of the pulp is exposed to it, which directly touched the preparation. The apical part remains viable and viable. Hermetism of the pulp also remains unchanged.

Field of application

Pulpodent is used in the treatment of various kinds of pulpitis: both in chronic form and in acute. Chronic pulpitis can occur in several forms:

1. Focal .For this form of the disease is characterized by severe, acute pain, often paroxysmal.
2. Diffuse .This form of the disease is permanent, pain can not stop at all, only occasionally become less noticeable.

Acute pulpitis also has several forms:

1. Fibrous .It is characterized by painful sensations of a noisy character, which increase with increasing temperature, changes in weather conditions and in the case of other external stimuli.
2. Hypertrophic .With this form of the disease, the pain appears only in case of irritation of the affected area.
3. Gangrenous .Pain can be permanent, and periodically aching. A characteristic feature of this disease is a bad breath.

The application of the tool is effective for any flow of violation.

Instructions for use

Before using the material, the bulpodent should be held at room temperature for at least 1 hour.

When using the method of vital amputation, treatment with this material passes in several stages:

1. The application anesthesia is performed. Most often, a syringe with a needle of the required shape is used for this, depending on the location of the tooth.
2. The is then used to remove the corundum pulp .After the bleeding is completely stopped, the pulp stump is covered with a mixture made from powder and liquid. Then the treated area is closed with temporary material.
3. After about a week X-ray is done and if the result is positive, then the temporary material is removed, and a portion of the new mixture is superimposed on its place.
4. Then restores the tooth crown of .

To prepare the mixture, powder and liquid are used in a 1: 2 ratio.

Special instructions

Use of expired material is strictly prohibited. At the expiration of the expiration date, which is 3 years, the working characteristics of the substances included in the composition are completely changed.

Pulpodent is recommended for the treatment of different forms of pulpitis in people of different ages, including children.

Cost and analogues

The average price of packing material Pulpodent is 650-700 rubles. It contains a can of powder and a bottle of liquid. Also should be available measuring cup, dropper, instruction.

Buy the drug is necessary in dental pharmacies, or through proven sites. The manufacturer warns against possible purchase of a fake.

The main analogue of the material is Pulpotec, its characteristics are similar to the Pulpodent. The product has the same form of release and similar indications for use.