Clinical and radiographic outcomes of Aloe vera as a pulpotomy medicament in primary teeth: a systematic review.
Researchers reviewed studies comparing Aloe vera to conventional agents for pulpotomy in primary molars, finding promising short-term clinical success but inconsistent and sometimes inferior radiographic outcomes, with evidence quality too low to recommend herbal alternatives over formocresol or MTA.
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Oral health of the child with childhood cancer: during treatment, recovery, and long-term survivorship
From pre-treatment clearance to lifelong survivorship — practical, evidence-based oral care for the Australian dental team
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