Evaluation of Zinc oxide-Propolis mixture as root canal filling material in primary molars - A 2 year clinical trial
- Conditions
- Infected primary molars
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2018/04/013313
- Lead Sponsor
- KAKARLA SRI ROJA RAMYA
- Brief Summary
This study was conducted to evaluate and compare the clinical efficacy of Zinc oxide-Propolis mixture with Zinc oxide Eugenol as root canal filling material in infected primary molars. This study is a randomized, double blind, trial comprising of 40 primary molars from the children aged 4-8yrs which were divided into two groups according to the obturating material used: Test group: Zincoxide-Propolis mixture; control group: Zinc oxide Eugenol. All the pulpectomy treated teeth were finally restored with stainless steel crowns and the children were recalled at 6, 12 and 24 months for post-operative clinical and radiographic evaluation to assess the success rate. The primary outcome measures were success at 24 months. The secondary outcome measures were success at 6 and 12 months.
At 6 month follow-up, Zincoxide–Propolis mixture has shown 100% success, while Zincoxide Eugenol has shown a success of 80% and the difference was statistically significant(p= 0.035). At 12 month follow-up, Zincoxide–Propolis mixture has shown a success of 95%, while Zincoxide Eugenol has shown a success of 80%. At 24 month follow-up, Zincoxide–Propolis mixture has shown 95% success, while Zincoxide Eugenol has shown a success of 70% and the difference was statistically significant(p= 0.037). Zincoxide–Propolis mixture demonstrated good clinical and radiographic success at 24 months follow-up and hence it can be used as an alternate root canal filling material in primary teeth.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 40
Primary molars with signs of chronic irreversible pulpitis with extra-oral or intra-oral swelling, sinus opening, grade I mobility due to periradicular infection, radiographic evidence of minimum bone degeneration were included in the study.
Primary molars with less than two thirds of remaining root length and teeth with non-restorable crown structure, molars demonstrating extensive external or internal resorption, molars exhibiting greater than grade I mobility and children who are allergic to propolis were excluded.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Success of Zinc oxide-Propolis mixture filled teeth 24 months Success of Zinc oxide Eugenol filled teeth 24 months
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Success of Zinc oxide-Propolis mixture filled teeth Success of Zinc oxide Eugenol filled teeth
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Vishnu Dental college
🇮🇳Godavari, ANDHRA PRADESH, India
Vishnu Dental college🇮🇳Godavari, ANDHRA PRADESH, IndiaDr K Sri Roja RamyaPrincipal investigator8985774540roja.ramya86@gmail.com