title: Comparative evaluation of calcium hydroxide and zinc oxide eugenol as root canal filling materials for primary molars: a clinical and radiographic study.
abstract: Calcium hydroxide, a material widely used for the treatment of permanent teeth has not been used frequently for pulpectomy in primary teeth. A comparative evaluation of calcium hydroxide and zinc oxide eugenol used as root canal filling materials in primary molars is presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai.
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Nadkarni
authors.forename: S G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Damle
mesh_terms: D002126:Calcium Hydroxide; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003807:Dentin Sensitivity; D006801:Humans; D008963:Molar / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010149:Postoperative Pain; D011859:Radiography; D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials; D012389:Root Canal Obturation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D014086:Tooth Mobility; D014094:Tooth, Deciduous / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D015035:Zinc Oxide-Eugenol Cement
chemical_list: D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials; D015035:Zinc Oxide-Eugenol Cement; D002126:Calcium Hydroxide