TRIPLE ANTIBIOTIC PASTE

Intracanal medicaments are used for root canal disinfection. Medicaments can play an important role in the preparation of the root canal for further therapies for example in necrotic pulp and in cases of active exudation. Antibiotics are regarded as an adjunct to definitive non – surgical or surgical endodontic therapy. They are combined in a “cocktail” in an attempt to elicit a variety of effects with a single application. A combination of antibiotics called ‘triple antibiotic paste’ (TAP) was introduced especially for the regeneration and revascularization protocol and the treatment of open apex teeth with necrotic pulp. This book presents a comprehensive overview of the composition properties manipulative variables and performance of the TAP and the advancements in its chemistry clinical application and performance that assures a progress in endodontics.