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. 2018 May 31;2018(5):CD003220. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD003220.pub3

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.