What is the difference between Vitapex and Metapex?
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 the function of Metapex?
Metapex calcium hydroxide with Iodoform is a biocompatible temporary or permanent root canal sealer, for use to stimulate healing process due to the mixture of calcium hydroxide and iodoform and the induction effect of these two ingredients.
What materials are used in RCT?
The standard filling material is gutta-percha, a natural polymer prepared from latex from the percha tree (Palaquium gutta). The standard endodontic technique involves inserting a gutta-percha cone (a “point”) into the cleaned-out root canal along with a sealing cement.
What equipment is used for pulp capping?
The tooth is evaluated to rule out a pulp exposure. If none exists, a layer of Dycal is placed over the remaining dentin. An appropriate temporary restoration is placed….Indirect Pulp Therapy.
| Mirror | Base material and instruments |
|---|---|
| College Plier | Glass ionomer line (vitrebond) |
| Plastic Instrument | |
| Spoon Excavators | |
| Cement Spatula |
How do you place a Metapex?
Instructions For Use:
- After root canal preparation, clean and dry the canal.
- Use the ring rotator for easy re-direction of the tip.
- Insert the tip into the canal.
- Fill the canal completely by pushing the syringe plunger while slowly withdrawing the tip.
- Remove excess paste with a sterilized cotton pellet.
Is calcium hydroxide used in pulpectomy?
On the basis of the findings of this systematic review, we recommend that Ca(OH)2/iodoform be utilized for pulpectomy in primary teeth nearing exfoliation; conversely, ZOE should be utilized when exfoliation is not expected to occur soon.
Can Metapex be used for Apexification?
Metapex (mixture of calcium hydroxide and iodoform) was used in our patient for apexification. A success rate of 100% was found in a study that used a calcium hydroxide- iodoform mixture as the intracanal medicament, wherein, the average time for the apical barrier to form was found to be 6.09 mnth [15].
What is BC sealer?
EndoSequence BC Sealer is a patented, revolutionary premixed root canal sealer which utilizes new bioceramic nanotechnology. Unlike conventional base/catalyst sealers, BC Sealer utilizes the moisture naturally present in the dentinal tubules to initiate its setting reaction.
What is MTA in dentistry?
The mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) is a dental material with biocompatibility properties to oral and dental tissues. MTA was developed for dental root repair in endodontic treatment and it is formulated from commercial Portland cement, combined with bismuth oxide powder for radiopacity.
Why is Dycal used?
Dycal® Calcium Hydroxide Liner is a two-component, rigid-setting, self-curing material designed for use in direct and indirect pulp capping and as a protective liner under dental adhesives, varnishes, filling materials, cements, and other base materials.