-. Formocresol pulpotomy of primary teeth has long-term clinical use and success, but concerns over its toxicity and mutagenicity have prompted research into other pulpotomy techniques. Mortality among a cohort of garment workers exposed to formaldehyde: Mineral trioxide aggregate versus calcium hydroxide for pulpotomy in primary molars. The clinical and radiographic outcomes of the teeth were assessed by two unblinded standardized pediatric dentist. Its use in primary molars was not advocated until 1930 (3). (clinical procedures). In 1930, Sweet introduced the formocresol pulpotomy technique. The apical third of the 5.6.1.1 Formocresol Pulpotomy Technique 1. Histological evaluation of electrosurgery and formocresol pulpotomy technique in primary teeth in dogs. 301 The formocresol pulpotomy has particularly been performed in preference to extraction when routine endodontic treatment was not economically viable. Radicular pulp haemostasis is most commonly achieved using cotton pellets soaked with a formocresol solution in 1:5 dilution for five minutes or 15.5% ferric sulfate for 15 seconds. Sanusi SY, Jamaludin SA, Al-Batayneh OB, Sinor MZ, Khamis MF. TECHNIQUE