Current Trends in Non-Instrumental Endodontics:Systematic Review

Authors

  • Sandra Gómez-Ramírez Universidad de Cartagena, Colombia
  • Jaime Plazas-Román Universidad de Cartagena, Colombia
  • Jimena Ramos Ramírez Universidad de Cartagena, Colombia
  • Antonio Díaz-Caballero Universidad de Cartagena, Colombia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14482/sun.41.01.654.456

Keywords:

Endodontics, Tooth, Deciduous, Pulpectomy, Anti-Bacterial Agents, Materials Testing

Abstract

Objective: This study reviews the efficiency of antibiotic paste (CTZ) and Lesion Sterilization and Tissue Repair (LSTR) in non-instrumental endodontics of temporary molars. Its effectiveness is evaluated against conventional endodontics, aiming to establish criteria for appropriate selection based on clinical circumstances.  

Materials and methods: This analysis assesses the efficiency of antibiotic paste (CTZ) and Lesion Sterilization and Tissue Repair (LSTR) in non-instrumental endodontics of temporary molars compared to conventional endodontics. Following PRISMA guidelines and the PICO strategy, studies from 2018 to 2023 were selected across five databases, applying inclusion/exclusion criteria, standardized data collection, and evaluating quality and bias risk.  

Results: Seven studies were selected for synthesis, predominantly from South America, notably Brazil and India. The primary technique involved CTZ, either alone or with LSTR, using saline irrigation. The efficacy of CTZ and LSTR is highlighted, especially in pediatric dentistry, showing results comparable to traditional therapy. Various approaches, such as the procedure with chloramphenicol, tetracycline, zinc oxide, and eugenol, demonstrated effectiveness and speed. The 3Mix-MP paste without removing radicular pulp proved the most effective, emphasizing the need for further LSTR research. The efficacy of LSTR with CTZ paste and pulpectomy with ZOE paste is similar in primary molars with pulpal necrosis.  

Conclusion: Non-instrumental endodontic treatment is effective, particularly in challenging cases, preventing damage to permanent teeth without instrumentation. 

Author Biographies

Sandra Gómez-Ramírez, Universidad de Cartagena, Colombia

Odontóloga, Universidad CES, Medellín. Especialista en Odontopediatría Clínica y Ortodoncia Preventiva, Universidad CES. Docente, Universidad de Cartagena. Docente, Corporación Universitaria Rafael Núñez. jplazasr@unicfartagena.edu.co. https://orcid.org/0009-0000-8361-5219

Jaime Plazas-Román, Universidad de Cartagena, Colombia

Odontólogo, Universidad de Cartagena. MSc en Bioinformática, Universidad Tecnológica de Bolívar. Especialista en Odontopediatría y Ortopedia Maxilar, Universidad de Cartagena. Docente, Universidad de Cartagena. Grupo GITOUC. Docente, Corporación Universitaria Rafael Núñez. sgomezr@unicartagena.edu.co. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5040-6899 

Jimena Ramos Ramírez, Universidad de Cartagena, Colombia

Universidad de Cartagena. Facultad de Odontología, Semillero de Investigaciones, Grupo Gitouc. jramosr@unicartagena.edu.co. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3675-3536

Antonio Díaz-Caballero, Universidad de Cartagena, Colombia

Odontólogo, Universidad de Cartagena. Ph.D. en Ciencias Biomédicas. Especialista en Periodoncia, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. Magíster en Educación, Universidad del Norte. Profesor, Universidad de Cartagena. Líder del Grupo de Investigación GITOUC. adiazc1@unicartagena.edu.co. http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9693-2969  

Published

2025-04-01

How to Cite

Gómez-Ramírez, S. ., Plazas-Román, J. ., Ramos Ramírez, J., & Díaz-Caballero, A. . (2025). Current Trends in Non-Instrumental Endodontics:Systematic Review . Salud Uninorte, 41(1), 308–225. https://doi.org/10.14482/sun.41.01.654.456

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Section

Revisión Sistemática

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