title: [Clinical results of potassium nitrate use in polycarboxylate cement for biological treatment of reversible pulpitis].
abstract: To determine effectiveness of indirect pulp capping with 5% potassium nitrate in polycarboxylate cement for biological treatment of reversible pulpitis, a clinical study of 232 teeth with active caries lesions from 205 healthy patients aged from 16 to 40 years was performed. They were divided into 2 groups: the study group--140 teeth of 127 persons with 5% potassium nitrate in polycarboxylate cement (Carboxy Adhesor); control group--92 teeth of 78 persons with calcium-hydroxide cement (Dycal). Short-term clinical results showed better desensitizing effect and faster recovery to normal values of electric vitality in teeth treated by potassium nitrate in comparison with Dycal lining (p<0.001). Long-term follow-up (up to 2 years) showed good functional conditions, preserved vitality and x-ray status of the treated teeth.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Tsanova
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D004339:Drug Compounding; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D009566:Nitrates / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011076:Polycarboxylate Cement / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D017680:Potassium Compounds / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011671:Pulpitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011859:Radiography; D012390:Root Canal Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D009566:Nitrates; D011076:Polycarboxylate Cement; D017680:Potassium Compounds; C023844:potassium nitrate