Iodoform is used for root canal treatment.
It is one of the components of some root canal filling in paste. It acts slightly anesthetic, dries exudates, acts hemostatic, do not irritate the periapical tissues.
Container of 30 g
Packages:
1 x 30 g
Category: | Endodontics and completion |
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Iodoform itself doesn’t have antiseptic properties, only in contact with tissues, especially with serous or purulent secretion it goes under gradual decay emitting free iodine.
It is used for:
- Treatment of pulpitis in deciduous teeth combined with devitalization.
- Pulp gangrene treatment in deciduous teeth and pulp of permanent teeth.
- Treatment of periapical tissue inflammation in permanent teeth with unformed and formed roots accompanied by persistent exudation.