38. Pulpectomy (Vitapex) versus pulpectomy (3Mix).
Outcome | Time point (months) | No. of studies | Risk ratio (95% CI) |
Clinical failure | 6 | 1 | Not estimable* |
12 | 1 | 1.0 (0.07 to 15.12) | |
Radiological failure | 6 | 1 | 1.25 (0.38 to 4.12) |
12 | 1 | 1.83 (0.80 to 4.19) | |
Pain | 6 | 1 | Not estimable* |
12 | 1 | 3.00 (0.13 to 70.30) | |
Soft tissue pathology | 6 | 1 | Not estimable* |
12 | 1 | 1.0 (0.07 to 15.12) | |
Pathological mobility | 6 and 12 | 1 | Not estimable* |
Pathological radiolucency | 6 | 1 | 1.50 (0.27 to 8.22) |
12 | 1 | 2.75 (1.01 to 7.48) | |
Pathological root resorption | 6 and 12 | 1 | 0.20 (0.01 to 3.97) |
Pulp canal obliteration | 6 | 1 | Not estimable* |
12 | 1 | 0.20 (0.01 to 3.97) |
*due to lack of events
Abbreviations ‐ CI: confidence interval; Vitapex: CH/iodoform; CH: calcium hydroxide; 3Mix: ciprofloxacin + metronidazole + minocycline.