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Nagendrababu V, Gopinath VK, Narasimhan S, Acharya AB, Dummer PMH, Faggion CM. Methodological quality of umbrella reviews in endodontics: A cross-sectional study. Int Endod J 2024. [PMID: 39016048 DOI: 10.1111/iej.14114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2024] [Revised: 04/25/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/18/2024]
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INTRODUCTION In endodontics, the number of umbrella reviews has increased significantly over the last few years, but there is no evidence that they were methodologically sound. The aim of the current study was to appraise the methodological quality of umbrella reviews in endodontics, and to identify possible predictive factors associated with methodological quality. METHODS Umbrella reviews published in the discipline of endodontics until December 2023 were included. The methodological quality of the reviews was evaluated using a checklist consisting of 11 items. Each item in the checklist was evaluated by two independent assessors who assigned a score of '1' if it was fully addressed, '0.5' if it was partially ddressed, and '0' if it was not addressed. Bootstrapped multiple linear regression analysis was used to examine the association between the total scores awarded and five predictor variables (a priori protocol registration, year of publication, number of authors, journal impact factor (IF) and continent of the corresponding author). The statistical significance level was set as 5%. RESULTS A total of 27 reviews were included. Ninety-six per cent of the reviews adequately reported: eligibility criteria for selecting the reviews, details of the reviews, techniques for assessing the risk of bias or methodological quality of the individual systematic reviews they included. Only 30% of the reviews adequately managed overlapping primary studies within individual systematic reviews. Among the five predictors analysed, a priori protocol registration and journals with IFs were associated with significantly greater total methodological quality scores. DISCUSSION Several methodological shortcomings in the umbrella reviews published within the field of endodontics were revealed. Umbrella reviews published in journals with IFs and those with protocols registered a priori had significantly superior methodological quality scores. CONCLUSION In endodontics, authors intending to publish umbrella reviews should consider the limitations revealed in this study and follow the appropriate rules to ensure their reviews comply with the highest standards and provide accurate and dependable information and conclusions.
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- Venkateshbabu Nagendrababu
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, College of Dental Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Orthodontics, Pediatric and Community Dentistry, College of Dental Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, College of Dental Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- School of Dentistry, College of Biomedical and Life Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Department of Periodontology and Operative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany
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Sezgin BI, Ildes Sezgin GC, Koyuncu Ö, Mentes A. Hyaluronic acid as a pulpotomy material in primary molars: an up to 30 months retrospective study. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:683. [PMID: 38867194 PMCID: PMC11167839 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-04405-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The aim of this retrospective study was to determine the long-term clinical and radiographic success of our previous randomized clinical trial and to compare the success of hyaluronic acid, with the widely used formocresol and ferric sulphate agents. METHODS This retrospective study is the extension of the 1-year survey of our randomized clinical trial that had compared the effectiveness of a hyaluronic acid pulpotomy over formocresol and ferric sulphate pulpotomies and included clinical and radiographic evaluations with a follow-up period of over 24 months for 44 children who applied to our clinic between May 2019 and September 2019. Long-term clinical and radiographic data were obtained from the periodic files of our department, wherein each tooth's file was examined to identify any clinical and radiographic findings. Descriptive statistics and Pearson's chi-square tests were used to evaluate the data. Statistical significance was considered as p < 0.05. RESULTS The clinical and radiographic success rates of the hyaluronic acid, formocresol, and ferric sulphate groups were not statistically different at > 24 months. None of the teeth in the hyaluronic acid group showed any clinical findings at > 24 months. CONCLUSIONS Hyaluronic acid pulpotomies exhibited comparable success rates to formocresol and ferric sulphate materials spanning over 24 months examinations. Because of convenient accessibility and applicability of hyaluronic acid, it may be recommended as a promising alternative medicament for pulpotomy treatments of primary molars. However, further long-term follow-up human studies are needed to better understand the effect of hyaluronic acid on the dental pulp of human primary molars.
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- Batın Ilgıt Sezgin
- Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Istanbul Galata University, Istanbul, Türkiye, 34430, Turkey.
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- Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Marmara University, Istanbul, Türkiye, 34854, Turkey
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- Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Marmara University, Istanbul, Türkiye, 34854, Turkey
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Lin GSS, Chin YJ, Choong RS, Wafa SWWSST, Dziaruddin N, Baharin F, Ismail AF. Treatment Outcomes of Pulpotomy in Primary Teeth with Irreversible Pulpitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 11:574. [PMID: 38790569 PMCID: PMC11119415 DOI: 10.3390/children11050574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2024] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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AIM This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the success rates of pulpotomy treatment for irreversible pulpitis in primary teeth. METHODS This study was registered and conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Protocols. Relevant studies published between January 1980 and April 2023 were identified across eight online databases and two paediatric dentistry textbooks. Study selection, data extraction, and quality assessment were conducted by multiple investigators independently. Data analysis involved single-arm and two-arm meta-analyses, leave-one-out sensitivity analysis, meta-regression, and assessment of publication bias. The risks of bias were evaluated using the Cochrane Collaboration's assessment tools. The levels of evidence were determined using the Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine (OCEBM) tool. RESULTS Five primary studies were included. The weighted mean overall success rates at 6-month and 12-month follow-ups were 97.2% and 94.4%, respectively. Two-arm meta-analysis revealed no significant difference (p > 0.05) between the use of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and non-MTA bioceramic-based materials as pulpotomy medicaments. The sample size of each study did not affect the degree of data heterogeneity. Egger's test revealed no significant publication bias. CONCLUSIONS Pulpotomy may be regarded as an alternative modality for treating primary teeth with irreversible pulpitis. Nevertheless, future well-designed trials and extended follow-up periods are warranted.
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- Galvin Sim Siang Lin
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Kulliyyah of Dentistry, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan Campus, Kuantan 25200, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Department of Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia; (Y.J.C.); (R.S.C.); (N.D.)
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- Department of Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia; (Y.J.C.); (R.S.C.); (N.D.)
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- Department of Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia; (Y.J.C.); (R.S.C.); (N.D.)
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- Paediatric Dentistry Unit, School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, Kota Bharu 16150, Kelantan, Malaysia;
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- Department of Paediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Kulliyyah of Dentistry, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan Campus, Kuantan 25200, Pahang, Malaysia;
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Elangovan S, Kumar S. Systematic reviews: Do they deserve our blind trust? J Am Dent Assoc 2024; 155:94-97. [PMID: 37162436 DOI: 10.1016/j.adaj.2023.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Revised: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Maslak EE, Arjenovskaya EN. [The results of vital pulpotomy in primary teeth in children with negative behavior]. STOMATOLOGIIA 2024; 103:77-79. [PMID: 38741539 DOI: 10.17116/stomat202410302177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of the study. Comparative assessment of the results of vital pulpotomy in primary teeth in children with negative behavior when using non-drug behavior correction or sedation with preserved consciousness. MATERIALS AND METHODS The proportions (%), 95% Confidence Interval (CI), the Student's criterion and χ2 for assessment of the difference between indicators were calculated. After 24 months, the pulpotomy efficiency in the 1st group was lower than in the 2nd group: 81.7% (95% CI 74.7-88.6%) and 89.2% (95% CI 83.6-94.7%), respectively, p>0.05. RESULTS The proportions (%), 95% Confidence Interval (CI), the Student's criterion and χ2 for assessment of the difference between indicators were calculated. After 24 months, the pulpotomy efficiency in the 1st group was lower than in the 2nd group: 81.7% (95% CI 74.7-88.6%) and 89.2% (95% CI 83.6-94.7%), respectively, p>0.05. CONCLUSION The treatment of the children aged 3-6 years with negative behavior under sedation with preserved consciousness increased the results of pulpotomy in primary teeth mainly due to the improvement of the quality of restorations.
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- E E Maslak
- Volgograd State Medical University, Volgograd, Russia
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Joo Y, Lee T, Jeong SJ, Lee JH, Song JS, Kang CM. A randomized controlled clinical trial of premixed calcium silicate-based cements for pulpotomy in primary molars. J Dent 2023; 137:104684. [PMID: 37660882 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2023.104684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2023] [Revised: 08/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to verify the non-inferiority of Endocem MTA Premixed and Well-Root PT, compared with ProRoot MTA in the pulpotomy of primary molars. In addition, we tried to determine the factors that affect the prognosis of pulpotomy in primary molars. METHODS This randomized clinical trial enrolled 158 molars of 52 children; 153 teeth were finally included and divided into three groups: ProRoot MTA (n = 50), Endocem MTA Premixed (n = 53), and Well-Root PT (n = 50). Clinical and radiographic follow-up was performed at 3, 6, and 12 months postoperatively and at the last visit post-treatment. Data were analyzed using the Fisher's exact test, Cox regression analysis, and the Kaplan-Meier survival curve method. RESULTS The success rates in the ProRoot MTA, Endocem MTA Premixed, and Well-Root PT were 92, 84.9 and 82%, respectively. The cumulative survival rates did not differ significantly among the materials. Among the investigated variables, only ΔF and ΔF max significantly affected the success rates. In the multivariate survival tree model, significant unfavorable survival was observed when the ΔF value was -14.4 or less (hazard ratio, 7.56; P = 0.0295). CONCLUSIONS Considering the clinical effectiveness of Endocem MTA Premixed and Well-Root PT and the operational convenience as a premixed type, they can be used as advantageous materials in the pulpotomy of primary molars in pediatric patients. The QLF method is a useful diagnostic method that can establish treatment plans and determine the prognosis of pulpotomy based on the ΔF value in primary molars. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Endocem MTA Premixed and Well-Root PT can confer high success rates and are non-inferior to ProRoot MTA in pulpotomy for primary molars. We also showed that QLF technology can be applied to predict the success/failure and prognosis of pulpotomies in primary molars.
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- Youngseo Joo
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seoul 03722, Korea
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seoul 03722, Korea
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- Statistics Support Part, Medical Science Research Institute, Kyung Hee University Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seoul 03722, Korea
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seoul 03722, Korea
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seoul 03722, Korea.
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Guo J, Zhang N, Cheng Y. Comparative efficacy of medicaments or techniques for pulpotomy of primary molars: a network meta-analysis. Clin Oral Investig 2023; 27:91-104. [PMID: 36580161 PMCID: PMC9876877 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-022-04830-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Accepted: 12/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVES We performed this network meta-analysis to determine the comparative efficacy of formocresol (FC), ferric sulfate (FS), sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), calcium hydroxide (CH), mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), biodentine, and laser for pulpotomy of molar teeth. MATERIALS AND METHODS An updated search was conducted in PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library to identify relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published before October 30, 2022, after screening previous meta-analyses. The Cochrane risk of bias assessment tool was used to appraise the methodological quality of included studies. Clinical and radiographic success rates were assessed as outcomes. Random network meta-analysis was performed by using STATA software (version 14.0) with "network" command. RESULTS A total of 43 RCTs were included. Network meta-analysis indicated that CH was inferior to other medicaments and techniques in all outcomes, and MTA and biodentine was better than FC, FS, and NaOCl in terms of clinical and radiographic success rates. Results of ranking probabilities suggested that MTA ranked first in all outcomes except for clinical success at both 6 months. CONCLUSIONS Our results suggested that MTA was associated with significant improvement in both clinical and radiographic success than other pulpotomy medicaments and techniques, with the highest probability of being the optimal option. CLINICAL RELEVANCE The current network meta-analysis determined the comparative efficacy and safety of 7 common pulpotomy medicaments in molar pulpotomy, including FC, FS, NaOCl, CH, MTA, biodentine, and laser, and the pooled results revealed comparable efficacy in clinical and radiographic success rates at 6 and 12 months between FC, FS, and NaOCl in primary molars pulpotomies. However, MTA, biodentine and laser may have more advantages than other pulpotomy medicaments for clinical and radiographic success. Therefore, in clinical practice, practitioners should select MTA, biodentine, or laser as pulpotomy medicaments in molar pulpotomy.
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- Jiehua Guo
- Department of Oral Medicine, Shanxi Provincial People's Hospital, NO.29 The Twin Towers Temple District, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China.
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Shanxi Provincial People's Hospital, NO.29 The Twin Towers Temple District, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Shanxi Provincial People's Hospital, NO.29 The Twin Towers Temple District, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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