Abstract
This study compared the cost of endodontic treatment in primary teeth involving a technique that does not require root canal instrumentation using antibiotic paste (CTZ) with that of the instrumented technique using iodoform paste (GP). This study is part of a randomized, controlled, parallel arm, noninferiority, 1:1 allocation, blinded (patient) multioperator study of 52 primary incisors of children aged 3 to 6 years with caries lesion and pulp involvement. Each technique was performed according to the creators' descriptions. The cost was assessed by analyzing the costs of capital, dental supplies, and professional labor according to the time taken to perform the procedure and the CHEERS guidelines were used to report the cost assessment. Endodontic treatment with CTZ had a 58.33% lower execution cost than GP (US$6.73 and US$16.15, respectively). The t-test showed significant differences between groups regarding treatment time and total cost (p < 0.0001). The CTZ technique seems to be more economically viable than GP for endodontic treatment of primary teeth, requiring a shorter treatment time and lower costs.
Highlights
Submitted: June 5, 2020 Accepted for publication: April 28, 2021 Last revision: June 10, 2021Pulp therapy of primary teeth aims to maintain the integrity and health of the tooth and the supporting tissues until exfoliation, without any damage to permanent successors.[1]
The aim of this study was to evaluate the cost of this treatment, compared with the instrumented technique using iodoform paste
The secondary outcome outlined in this article was the evaluation of the cost of endodontic treatment in primary teeth of a technique that requires no mechanical instrumentation dispensing antibiotic paste (CTZ) compared with an instrumented technique using iodoform paste (GP)
Summary
Submitted: June 5, 2020 Accepted for publication: April 28, 2021 Last revision: June 10, 2021Pulp therapy of primary teeth aims to maintain the integrity and health of the tooth and the supporting tissues until exfoliation, without any damage to permanent successors.[1].
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