What is KRI paste?

KRI, basically an iodoform paste, was suggested ini- tially by Wolkhoftn9 in 1928 as a resorbable paste suit- able for root canal filling. According to Rifkin,13 it meets. all criteria required from an ideal root canal filling.

Does Vitapex resorb?

Vitapex was resorbed extraradicularly and intraradicularly without apparent ill effect, and proved to be clinically and radiographically successful. The present case report illustrates that even if the paste resorbs within the canals, the clinical and radiographical outcome is excellent.

What is a CVEK Pulpotomy?

Partial pulpotomy for traumatic exposures (Cvek pulpotomy). The partial pulpotomy for traumatic exposures is a procedure in which the inflamed pulp tissue beneath an exposure that is four millimeters or less in size76 is removed to a depth of one to three millimeters or more to reach the deeper healthy tissue.

What is the difference between Vitapex and Metapex?

The compositions of Vitapex and Metapex are almost identical, with the main difference being the composition ratio of calcium hydroxide and iodoform.

What is Vitapex made of?

The root canal filling material “Vitapex” (Neo Dental Chemical Products Co., Tokyo), made of calcium hydroxide and iodoform with the addition of silicone oil, was experimentally injected into the mandibular canals of dogs, and its effect on the alveolar nerve tissue was examined by light and electron microscopy.

Why is formocresol used in pulpotomy?

Formocresol and ferric sulfate have been used as protective medicaments for partial or complete pulpotomy procedures, among other techniques, including electrosurgery and laser cautery. Ferric sulfate and formocresol staunch the bleeding pulp, but neither material is bioactive.

Is MTA a liner or a base?

MTA provides a higher incidence and faster rate of reparative dentin formation without the pulpal inflammation. MTA Plus material is also indicated for base and liner in vital pulp therapy. In root-end filling after apicoectomy, the anti-washout agent (chitosan or gelatin) is useful to prevent from MTA washout.