Endodontia de dentes decíduos obturados com guta percha – revisão integrativa da literatura

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Endodontic treatment of deciduous teeth is a challenge in the clinical practice of both general dentists and pediatric dentists. In cases of agenesis of the successor tooth, the deciduous tooth may need to remain in the night arch for a long time. It is important to maintain the deciduous tooth as a functional space maintainer until the age at which the child can have dental implants placed. OBJECTIVES: To conduct an integrative review of the literature investigating the use of gutta-percha as a filling material for root canals of deciduous teeth, which promotes their maintenance in the electric arch as long as necessary. METHODOLOGY: A search was performed in the electronic database as a literature review to select studies on the use of gutta-percha as a filling material for deciduous teeth undergoing endodontic treatment. RESULTS: The literature is extremely scarce regarding the use of gutta percha as a filling material in root canals of deciduous teeth, and the few existing studies suggest that, if properly indicated, this clinical practice may be viable and even necessary. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: There is a need for further studies that can conclude the effectiveness of using gutta-percha as a filling material in deciduous teeth in cases of agenesis of the successor tooth.