Clinical and radiographic evaluation of zinc oxide eugenol and metapex in root canal treatment of primary teeth.

OBJECTIVES

The aim of this study was to evaluate clinically and radiographically zinc oxide eugenol (ZOE) and Metapex as root canal filling material in primary teeth.

MATERIALS AND

METHODS

Forty-two necrotic primary teeth in two groups of children in the age group of 4-7 years were obturated with ZOE and Metapex and were followed up clinically and radiographically for a period of 6 months postoperatively.

RESULTS

The overall success rates of ZOE and Metapex were 85.71% and 90.48%, respectively.

CONCLUSION

Both ZOE and Metapex gave encouraging results; however, Metapex can be used more safely whenever there is a doubt about the patient's return for follow-up.