Endodontics in primary molars using ultrasonic instrumentation.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this study, which is a series of consecutive case reports, was to describe and evaluate the protocol used in the treatment of pulpal necrosed of primary molars, used by the dental service of Social Support Foundation of the Moinhos de Vento Hospital, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.


METHODS
Eighteen primary molars in 15 children, ranging from 4 to 10 years of age, were endodontically treated using ultrasonic instrumentation.


RESULTS
Clinical and radiographic controls showed a success rate of 94%, considering an evaluation time of 14.1+/-6.3 months.


CONCLUSIONS
The use of ultrasonic instrumentation in primary molars with pulpal necrosis succeeded in reducing appointment time and showed a high success rate.
da Costa
Carolina Covolo
CC
Military Police Force, Rio Grande do Sul (Brigada Militar), Santa Maria, RS, Brazil. Garcia
Kunert
Gustavo Golgo
GG
da Costa Filho
Luiz Cesar
LC
Kunert
Itaboraí Revoredo
IR
D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003790:Dental Pulp Necrosis / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008963:Molar; D011670:Pulpectomy / Q000295:instrumentation; D018915:Root Canal Preparation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013997:Time Factors; D014094:Tooth, Deciduous; D014464:Ultrasonic Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*