Elimination of infection in pulpectomized deciduous teeth: a short-term study using
iodoform paste.
They concluded that Ca(OH)2 paste with
iodoform showed necrosis at the perforation site and different levels of cementum hyperplasia.14
Evaluation of tissue response to MTA and Portland cement with
iodoform. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod 2006;102:417-21.
Caption: Figure 3: IOPA showing Root canals of 11 and 21 filled with Calcium hydroxide and
iodoform (metapex) beyond the apex with the intention to resolve peri apical abscess and the access cavity was restored with temporary restorative material
Resorption of a calcium hydroxide/
iodoform paste (Vitapex) in root canal therapy for primary teeth: a case report.
Klara's doctor, Eduard Bloch, had administered
iodoform, which was the stan= dard treatment for breast cancer at the time.
Packing with
iodoform initially, and alginate or hydrofiber later as the bioburden diminishes seems reasonable.
The kit contains bandages, cotton, lint, Aromatic Spirits of Ammonia,
Iodoform gauze, baking soda and mustard.
The presence of iodide in drinking water causes low taste and an unpleasant odor due to formation of
iodoform with natural organic matter (Bichsel and von Gunten, 1999).
Iodoform gauze was used in between staples for serous drainage.