Considering several reports about the similarity between the chemical compositions of the mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and Portland cement (PC), the subject of this investigation was to analyze the behavior of dog dental pulp after pulpotomy and direct pulp protection with these materials. After pulpotomy, the pulp stumps of 26 roots of dog teeth were protected with MTA or PC. Sixty days af...

PURPOSE To evaluate and compare clinically and radiographically use of hydroxyapatite crystals and 2% glutaraldehyde as a pulpotomy agent. METHOD Thirty deciduous molars were treated with pulpotomy using hydroxyapatite crystals and 2% glutaraldehyde. RESULTS Clinical and radiographic findings were observed at three months and six months. The success rate was found to be 100% clinically and ...

AIM To describe a pulpotomy with mineral trioxide aggregate in a primary second molar with no permanent successor. SUMMARY Coronal pulpotomy was performed on a carious primary molar with no permanent successor in a 7-year-old child. Follow-up examinations 24 months later revealed that the treatment was successful in preserving the tooth and the vitality of its pulp. KEY LEARNING POINT Miner...

AIM The objective of this study was to compare the effects of ferric sulphate (FS) to that of the full strength of formocresol (Buckley's formula) (FC) as pulpotomy agents in primary human molar teeth 42-48 months after treatment. This was to assess the succeeding premolar teeth for decalcification, abnormal morphology or any other defect. METHODS Seventy children, ranging in age from 3 to 6 ...

OBJECTIVES The aim of the present study is to evaluate risk factors influencing the success rates of pulpotomies both in young and adult populations. METHODS Pulpotomies (n=273) performed by a single endodontic specialist were analyzed, and data on success rates were collected. Additionally, possible explanatory variables were noted such as: age, gender, clinical findings (teeth, type of rest...

BACKGROUND The objective of this study was to compare between the clinical and radiographic effects of Allium sativum oil and those of formocresol in vital pulpotomy in primary teeth. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 20 children age ranged from 4 to 8 years were included in the study. In every one of those children, the primary molars indicated for pulpotomy. Pulpotomy procedure was performed...

INTRODUCTION Pulpotomy of carious primary teeth with an exposed pulp is a common treatment option. Pulpotomy has been conducted with various medicaments over the years. The aim of this study was to evaluate clinical and radiographic success of primary vital pulpotomy with ProRoot and Root MTA. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this randomized clinical trial, children aged between 3-7 years who met the...

INTRODUCTION Pulpotomy is an accepted treatment for the management of cariously exposed pulps in symptom free primary molars. The purpose of this study was to compare the clinical and radiological outcomes of three different single-visit vital pulp therapies including pulpotomy with electrosurgery (ES), formocresol (FC) and ferric sulfate (FS) in cariously exposed primary molar teeth. MATERIA...

Introduction: Formocresol has been a popular pulpotomy medicament for many years. It is considered the “gold standard” in pediatric dentistry. However, concerns have been raised over its use in children. It has been reported that formocresol has toxic and mutagenic effects in cell culture, dental crypts, and precancerous epithelial cells. Therefore, additional biocompatible treatment alternativ...

Objective. The objective of this case study is to manage irreversible pulpitis in a mature permanent molar with conservative and cost-effective therapy, which cervical pulpotomy. Summary. A pulpotomy was performed on the second mandibular an 30-year-old female patient.Taking age patient condition underlying pulp tissue into account, planned preserve vitality intact root pulps using MTA. Follow-...