What is Ledermix used for?

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1. What is Ledermix used for?
2. How do you use Ledermix paste?
3. How quickly does Ledermix work?
4. What is Odontopaste?
5. What is Ledermix made of?
6. What is the difference between pulpotomy and Pulpectomy?
7. What is Metapex?
8. How long does a pulpotomy take?
9. Can dental therapists use Ledermix?
10. How long will a pulpectomy last?
11. Is a pulpectomy painful?
12. What is the function of Metapex?
13. What is the difference between Vitapex and Metapex?
14. What happens during a pulpectomy?
15. When do you use Ledermix?
16. Is Pulpectomy safe?
17. Is a Pulpectomy painful?
18. How long will a Pulpectomy last?
19. What happens during a Pulpectomy?
20. Can Metapex used in pulpectomy?

What is Ledermix used for?

Ledermix Cement Ledermix combines the antibiotic action of demeclocycline with the anti-inflammatory action of triamcinolone acetonide. Ledermix cement can be used as a dressing or lining under temporary or definitive restorations in teeth with reversible pulpitis with or without pulp exposures.

How do you use Ledermix paste?

Adults: Pulpitis: In all instances of exposed pulp and in acute pulpitis (except total purulent pulpitis), Ledermix Paste is applied with a small cotton pledget to the dentine adjacent to the pulp or to the exposed pulp. The cavity is then closed with a temporary dressing such as zinc oxide-eugenol.

How quickly does Ledermix work?

Ledermix showed faster action than eugenol in reducing symptoms i.e.within 72 hrs.

What is Odontopaste?

A zinc-oxide based endodontic dressing used to reduce pain, as well as to maintain a bacteria-free environment within the root canal. Containing the broad spectrum antibiotic clindamycin hydrochloride, as well as triamcinolone acetonide a steroid-based anti-inflammatory agent, and calcium hydroxide.

What is Ledermix made of?

Sir, the use of Ledermix paste (a commercially available intracanal medicament) as an anti-inflammatory and analgesic is well documented. Its formulation consists of an antibiotic component, demeclocycline calcium, which is a tetracycline derivative, and a steroid component, triamcinolone acetonide.

What is the difference between pulpotomy and Pulpectomy?

In pulpotomy, the coronal part of the pulp is removed while in Pulpectomy procedure, the crown and the root canal of the pulp chamber is removed. For further understanding, Pulpotomy is a common procedure and can be referred to as baby root canal. Pulpotomy restores and saves the tooth infected by a deep cavity.

What is Metapex?

A temporary root canal filling material with excellent radiopacity, Metapex is an antibacterial, premixed paste composed of calcium hydroxide with iodoform. Priced at less than half the cost of leading brands, Metapex is ideal for many applications: Exposed pulp in capping and pulpotomy.

How long does a pulpotomy take?

Timing: A pulpotomy can take anywhere from 30 to 45 minutes, and in some cases, slightly longer. Location: The procedure will take place in the dentist's office.

Can dental therapists use Ledermix?

Ledermix combines the antibiotic action of demeclocycline with the anti-inflammatory action of triamcinolone and is particularly useful as an emergency measure in endodontic therapy, where it can be used in root canals between appointments.

How long will a pulpectomy last?

Timing: A pulpotomy can take anywhere from 30 to 45 minutes, and in some cases, slightly longer. Location: The procedure will take place in the dentist's office.

Is a pulpectomy painful?

This procedure is used to remove infected pulp from under the tooth's crown. It's less invasive than a root canal. You should experience no pain during a pulpotomy and only minor pain afterward.

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 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 happens during a pulpectomy?

During a pulpectomy, the pulp is removed but the rest of the tooth is left intact. After the pulp is removed, the hollow area inside of the tooth is disinfected, filled, and sealed. In some instances, your entire tooth will need to be removed. This is known as a tooth extraction.

When do you use Ledermix?

Ledermix combines the antibiotic action of demeclocycline with the anti-inflammatory action of triamcinolone and is particularly useful as an emergency measure in endodontic therapy, where it can be used in root canals between appointments.

Is Pulpectomy safe?

A pulpotomy is a very safe procedure and there are no serious risks associated with it. Pulpotomies should not be performed if the pulp in the root (the radicular pulp) is not vital. That means that the pulp there should not be infected and should still be healthy at the time of the procedure.

Is a Pulpectomy painful?

This procedure is used to remove infected pulp from under the tooth's crown. It's less invasive than a root canal. You should experience no pain during a pulpotomy and only minor pain afterward.

How long will a Pulpectomy last?

Timing: A pulpotomy can take anywhere from 30 to 45 minutes, and in some cases, slightly longer. Location: The procedure will take place in the dentist's office.

What happens during a Pulpectomy?

During a pulpectomy, the pulp is removed but the rest of the tooth is left intact. After the pulp is removed, the hollow area inside of the tooth is disinfected, filled, and sealed. In some instances, your entire tooth will need to be removed. This is known as a tooth extraction.

Can Metapex used in pulpectomy?

The use of Vitapex or Metapex is reportedly associated with high clinical and radiological success rates in the pulpectomy of primary teeth. However, even when the pulp tissue is debrided, pulp tissue remaining in the root canal will come into contact with the filling material.