Obturating Materials Used for Pulpectomy in Primary Teeth- A Review

Abstract

Pulpectomy of primary teeth is indicated when the radicular pulp tissue is necrotic. It should be maintained in the dental arch to maintain the arch integrity. Various obturating materials are reported with successful outcomes by various authors. Hence, the aim of this review is to present various obturating materials used in daily clinical practice from traditional to novel materials, along with their antibacterial properties, toxicity and biocompatibility.