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Original Article

Volume: 40 | Issue: 4 | Published: Dec 25, 2024 | Pages: 186 - 190 | DOI: 10.24911/BioMedica/5-1226

Comparative Evaluation of Turmeric Extract Versus Formocresol as Pulpotomy Agents In Primary Teeth

Authors: Nazia Bashir , Shazia Naz , Asdaq Hussain , Rabia Dastgir

Article Info

Authors

Nazia Bashir

Department of Operative Dentistry, de' Montmorency College of Dentistry , Lahore.

Shazia Naz

Department of Operative Dentistry, de' Montmorency College of Dentistry, Lahore.

Asdaq Hussain

Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, National Medical college, Birgunj.

Rabia Dastgir

Dental Surgeon, Gulab Devi chest hospital, Lahore.

Publication History

Received: October 02, 2024

Accepted: December 11, 2024

Published: December 25, 2024

Abstract

Background and Objective: Formocresol is a commonly used pulpotomy agent for primary teeth but concerns about its safety and efficacy have prompted the exploration of alternative treatments. This study aimed to compare the efficacy of turmeric extract and Formocresol as pulpotomy agents in primary molars, with the goal of identifying a potentially more effective and safer herbal alternative.

Methods: This experimental study comprised 54 asymptomatic carious primary molar teeth, divided into three groups according to time of extraction of teeth: one week, two weeks and six months. Each time-point group contained 18 teeth, which were further subdivided into two subgroups of 9 teeth each, based on the pulpotomy agent used: Formocresol or turmeric extract. Teeth were evaluated histologically post-extraction to assess the level of inflammation and dentine bridge formation. Statistical analysis was performed using Fisher's exact test in statistical software.

Results: Teeth treated with Formocresol showed a higher degree of inflammation compared to turmeric extract over time (p-value =0.005). Additionally, dentine formation was observed in 25-50% of teeth treated with turmeric extract after six months as compared to no bridge formation in teeth treated with Formocresol.

Conclusion: Turmeric extract has potent anti- inflammatory and regenerative effects on the dentine in primary molars compared to Formocresol. Being biocompatible agent, it may be used as an alternative for pulpotomy in primary teeth.

Keywords: Formocresol, turmeric extract, pulpotomy, primary molars.

Pubmed Style

Nazia Bashir, Shazia Naz, Asdaq Hussain, Rabia Dastgir. Comparative Evaluation of Turmeric Extract Versus Formocresol as Pulpotomy Agents In Primary Teeth. BioMedica. 2024; 25 (December 2024): 186-190. doi:10.24911/BioMedica/5-1226

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Nazia Bashir, Shazia Naz, Asdaq Hussain, Rabia Dastgir. Comparative Evaluation of Turmeric Extract Versus Formocresol as Pulpotomy Agents In Primary Teeth. https://biomedicapk.com/articles/1226 [Access: June 22, 2025]. doi:10.24911/BioMedica/5-1226

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Vancouver/ICMJE Style

Nazia Bashir, Shazia Naz, Asdaq Hussain, Rabia Dastgir. Comparative Evaluation of Turmeric Extract Versus Formocresol as Pulpotomy Agents In Primary Teeth. BioMedica. (2024), [cited June 22, 2025]; 25 (December 2024): 186-190. doi:10.24911/BioMedica/5-1226

Harvard Style

Nazia Bashir, Shazia Naz, Asdaq Hussain, Rabia Dastgir (2024) Comparative Evaluation of Turmeric Extract Versus Formocresol as Pulpotomy Agents In Primary Teeth. BioMedica, 25 (December 2024): 186-190. doi:10.24911/BioMedica/5-1226

Chicago Style

Nazia Bashir, Shazia Naz, Asdaq Hussain, Rabia Dastgir. "Comparative Evaluation of Turmeric Extract Versus Formocresol as Pulpotomy Agents In Primary Teeth." 25 (2024), 186-190. doi:10.24911/BioMedica/5-1226

MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Nazia Bashir, Shazia Naz, Asdaq Hussain, Rabia Dastgir. "Comparative Evaluation of Turmeric Extract Versus Formocresol as Pulpotomy Agents In Primary Teeth." 25.December 2024 (2024), 186-190. Print. doi:10.24911/BioMedica/5-1226

APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Nazia Bashir, Shazia Naz, Asdaq Hussain, Rabia Dastgir (2024) Comparative Evaluation of Turmeric Extract Versus Formocresol as Pulpotomy Agents In Primary Teeth. , 25 (December 2024), 186-190. doi:10.24911/BioMedica/5-1226