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Dental Health (Expert Forum)
What actions are being taken against the use of Sargnti Paste?
Answered by
Jerome Bogin, D.D.S. - Dental
Questions in the Dental Health forum are answered by Dr. Jerome Tsang and Dr. Jerome Bogin. Topics covered include bridges, cavities, crowns, and x-rays.
What actions are being taken against the use of Sargnti Paste?
by fite4sis, Mar 19, 2008 04:18PM
Why is the Dental community and the government so lackadaisical in the pursuit of banning the use of Sargenti paste in this country?
This paste, comprised of paraformaldehyde and lead, can cause irreparable damage to the patients body. Usually it is used without the patient's consent. I am befuddled as to why a "dentist" would use this Sargenti paste which is NOT approved by the FDA, instead of an APPROVED substance. Yes, I must ascertain that it all boils down to money. Cheerleaders of this stuff brag that it takes one visit to complete the root canal, versus three or so. I guess thats my answer.
This paste, comprised of paraformaldehyde and lead, can cause irreparable damage to the patients body. Usually it is used without the patient's consent. I am befuddled as to why a "dentist" would use this Sargenti paste which is NOT approved by the FDA, instead of an APPROVED substance. Yes, I must ascertain that it all boils down to money. Cheerleaders of this stuff brag that it takes one visit to complete the root canal, versus three or so. I guess thats my answer.
Doctor's Answer
by Jerome Bogin, D.D.S. , Mar 30, 2008 01:36PM
, Mar 30, 2008 01:36PM
I do not know why there are dentists that are still using the Sargenti method, I can only hope that the dental societies and the FDA are diligent in their efforts to ban the method.
PLEASE - tell everyone you know to ask "are you putting formaldehyde in my mouth" before every root canal. If the answer is yes or yes, but....leave and file a complaint with your state dental board. For more information visit www.****.org. A few injured patients started the site so others would know the right questions to ask. The ones we wish we knew. Don't walk in our shoes. www.****.org