Purpose:
The aim of the present article was to describe a comparative study of hemostasis obtained with the use of Calcium Sulfate versus gauze tamponade and versus ferric sulfate during endodontic surgical procedures.
Materials/Methods:
- N=31 teeth in 24 patient. Inclusion: Periradicular lesion that could not be treated with NSRCT. Exclusion: Perio defects, severe systemic disease, abcess at time of surgery, surgical retreatments and post-operative complications.
- Group 1= 11 cases treated with calcium sulfate. Group 2=10 with guaze. Group 3=10 with 20% ferric sulfate.
Results:
Control of the bleeding was achieved in all teeth of group 1, whereas in group 2, adequate hemostasis was achieved in 3 of 10 cases and in group 3 in 6 of 10 cases.
Clinical Significance:
Calcium sulfate is good at achieving hemostasis and allows for a good view of the area. May help reduce surgical time.