Pharmadent Forma-Cresol (20ml) Dental Pulp Fixation Solution

Formocresol is a chemical solution used in dentistry, primarily for treating the pulp cavity during endodontic procedures. It has a long history of use, particularly in pediatric dentistry for vital pulpotomies in primary teeth.

Composition:

• Formocresol is typically a mixture containing formaldehyde, cresol, and glycerin in a water base.
• Buckley's formocresol contains 19% formaldehyde, 35% tricresol, 15% glycerin, and 31% water.
• Glycerin is added to prevent the formaldehyde from forming paraformaldehyde, which can cause clouding of the solution. 

Features:

• Bactericidal and a mummifying agent
   
• An additional devitalizing medicine for the secondary treatment, on teeth and root canals.
   
• Extremely effective pulp devitalized
   
• Has pain-relief effect
   
• Powerful disinfectant
   
• Root canal dressing
   
• Primary teeth pulp preparation

Uses:

• Vital pulpotomy in primary teeth: This is one of the most common uses of formocresol, where it is applied to the remaining pulp tissue after removal of the infected portion.
• Pulp fixation and mummification: It has been used to fix and mummify pulp tissue and necrotic material within root canals.
• Temporary intracanal medicament: Formocresol can be used temporarily during root canal therapy to disinfect the canal and reduce microbial load.

Note:

• Formocresol should be handled with care and isolated from soft tissues due to its caustic nature.
• Individuals with known sensitivities to formaldehyde or cresol should avoid using formocresol.
• The recommended application time for formocresol has been shortened over time due to concerns about toxicity.

Packing:

• Bottle of 20ml