Open AccessComparative analysis of tooth discoloration induced by conventional and modified triple antibiotic pastes used in regenerative endodontics
Author(s) -
Meenakshi Venkataraman,
Somya Singhal,
Aseem Prakash Tikku,
Anil Chandra
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
indian journal of dental research/indian journal of dental research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.277
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1998-3603
pISSN - 0970-9290
DOI - 10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_782_18
Subject(s) - cementoenamel junction , minocycline , root canal , dentistry , medicine , tooth discoloration , clindamycin , crown (dentistry) , endodontics , antibiotics , molar , chemistry , biochemistry
Success of the regenerative endodontic treatment depends upon the disinfection of the root canal system. Because almost no instrumentation is carried out, the disinfection protocol relies only on the medicaments used. The most commonly used medicament is triple antibiotic paste (TAP) composed of metronidazole, ciprofloxacin, and minocycline. The major drawback associated with the minocycline is tooth discoloration. Several antibiotics have been suggested as an alternative to minocycline. However, the tooth discoloration potential of these alternative formulations has not been documented.