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Premature exfoliation of primary molars related to the use of formocresol in a multivisit pulpotomy technique: a case report
Author(s) -
Hunter M. L.
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
international journal of paediatric dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.183
H-Index - 62
eISSN - 1365-263X
pISSN - 0960-7439
DOI - 10.1046/j.1365-263x.2003.00483.x
Subject(s) - pulpotomy , medicine , molar , dentistry , primary tooth , paediatric dentistry , orthodontics
Summary. Since its introduction in 1904, formocresol has become one of the most widely studied dental medicaments. In the United Kingdom, it is the preferred primary tooth pulpotomy medicament of the majority of Specialists in Paediatric Dentistry [1]. Reports of adverse effects resulting from its clinical use are rare. This paper presents a case of premature exfoliation of primary molars that may be related to the use of formocresol in a multivisit pulpotomy technique.