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Amrollahi N, Karimi R, Shariati F. Clinical and radiographic success of TheraCal versus Formocresol in primary teeth pulpotomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Saudi Dent J 2024; 36:1058-1065. [PMID: 39176161 PMCID: PMC11337966 DOI: 10.1016/j.sdentj.2024.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2024] [Revised: 06/01/2024] [Accepted: 06/02/2024] [Indexed: 08/24/2024] Open
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Background Various dressing materials have been evaluated for pulpotomy of primary teeth. However, an ideal pulp dressing material has not been identified yet. This systematic review investigated the effectiveness of TheraCal compared to Formocresol in pulpotomy of primary teeth. Materials and methods This research was conducted in the form of a secondary study, with a systematic search of texts until 2023 in Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed and Google Scholar databases. The articles were selected based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria and, finally the search results were reported in the PRISMA chart. The quality of the studies was evaluated based on the NIH checklist. The extracted information was entered into Stata17 software. Heterogeneity was evaluated using Cochran's chi-square test and I2 statistics. Egger's tests were used to detect publication bias. Results After removing duplicate articles and articles that did not meet the inclusion criteria, 4 studies were selected for qualitative analysis. The odds' ratio of success rate between Formocresol and TheraCal pulpotomy for absence of the pain, abscess, Mobility, internal root resorption and bone radiolucency was obtained 1.12 (95 % CI: 0.32, 3.85, P = 0.86), 0.47 (95 % CI: 0.1, 2.14, P = 0.33), 0.82 (95 % CI: 0.21, 3.21, P = 0.78), 0.89 (95 % CI: 0.3, 2.67, P = 0.84), and 1.96 (95 % CI: 0.68, 5.62, P = 0.21) respectively. Conclusion The study results revealed that there was no significant difference in clinical and radiographic success between pulpotomy with TheraCal and Formocresol.
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- Narjes Amrollahi
- Dental Research Center, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Dental Students’ Research Committee, School of Dentistry, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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Pandiyan R, Lehl GK, Kumar R, Sharma U, Jagachandiran VV. Assessing the efficacy of Laser pulpotomy versus conventional pulpotomy in primary teeth: A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials. Lasers Med Sci 2024; 39:198. [PMID: 39073657 DOI: 10.1007/s10103-024-04145-5] [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: 03/06/2024] [Accepted: 07/12/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
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PURPOSE This study systematically reviewed the clinical and radiographic outcomes of laser versus conventional pulpotomy in primary teeth. It also compared the success and effectiveness of different lasers to enhance the understanding and use of laser pulpotomy as an alternative treatment. METHODOLOGY An electronic search was carried out in PubMed and Cochrane from 1st January 1999 to 31st December 2023. The published articles in the English language were searched using MeSH terms and text words. Only randomized controlled trials with a sample size of more than 10 and follow-ups over 6 months were included. Meta-analysis and forest plots were evaluated by utilizing Review Manager 5.4 software. Two reviewers assessed the risk of bias using the RoB 2 tool and discrepancies were resolved by the third reviewer. The success rates were combined using a random effects model to determine clinical and radiographic outcomes. We used risk ratios with 95% confidence intervals (CI) as the primary effect measures and set the significance level at 0.05. RESULTS Only 18 studies met the inclusion criteria after an electronic search. Among them, 13 studies evaluated the clinical and radiographic outcomes of laser with formocresol pulpotomy, 2 studies compared with ferric sulfate pulpotomy, and the remaining studies with Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) pulpotomy. The various studies showed different levels of bias. There was no significant difference in the clinical success rate (p = 0.47; RR: 1.01; 95% CI 0.98-1.04; I2 = 0%; p = 0.70) and radiographic success rate (p = 0.94; RR: 1.00; 95% CI 0.91-1.09; I2 = 64%; p = 0.001) between laser pulpotomy and formocresol. Similarly, there was no significant difference between laser pulpotomy and ferric sulfate or MTA pulpotomy. CONCLUSION Diode laser and LLLT can be considered as alternative pulpotomy agents to formocresol in primary teeth. However, high-quality trials are needed to confirm the accuracy and reliability of these findings.
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- Ramanandvignesh Pandiyan
- Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Adhiparasakthi Dental College and Hospital, The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Melmaruvathur, 603319, India.
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- Department of Dentistry, Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector-32, Chandigarh, 160030, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi, 110002, India
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Harvansh Singh Judge Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Sector-25, Chandigarh, 160014, India
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Hamdy TM. Evaluation of compressive strength, microhardness and solubility of zinc-oxide eugenol cement reinforced with E-glass fibers. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:487. [PMID: 38658909 PMCID: PMC11040838 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-04261-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Zinc-oxide eugenol (ZOE) cements are among the most used temporary materials in dentistry. Although ZOE has advantages over other temporary fillers, its mechanical strength is weaker, so researchers are working to improve it. E-glass fibers have emerged as promising reinforcing fibers in recent years due to their strong mechanical behavior, adequate bonding, and acceptable aesthetics. OBJECTIVES To evaluate and compare the compressive strength, surface microhardness, and solubility of the ZOE and those reinforced with 10 wt.% E-glass fibers. METHODS A total of 60 ZEO specimens were prepared; 30 specimens were reinforced with 10 wt.% E-glass fibers, considered modified ZOE. The characterization of the E-glass fibers was performed by XRF, SEM, and PSD. The compressive strength, surface microhardness, and solubility were evaluated. Independent sample t-tests were used to statistically assess the data and compare mean values (P ≤ 0.05). RESULTS The results revealed that the modified ZOE showed a significantly higher mean value of compressive strength and surface microhardness while having a significantly lower mean value of solubility compared to unmodified ZOE (P ≤ 0.05). CONCLUSION The modified ZOE with 10 wt.% E-glass fibers had the opportunity to be used as permanent filling materials.
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- Tamer M Hamdy
- Restorative and Dental Materials Department, Oral and Dental Research Institute, National Research Centre (NRC), Giza, Dokki, 12622, Egypt.
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Abdelwahab DH, Kabil NS, Badran AS, Darwish D, Abd El Geleel OM. One-year radiographic and clinical performance of bioactive materials in primary molar pulpotomy: A randomized controlled trial. J Dent 2024; 143:104864. [PMID: 38281619 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2024.104864] [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: 12/16/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) is considered the gold standard material for pulpotomy procedures. However, some drawbacks such as poor handling and long setting time are challenging when it is used as pulpotomy dressing in primary molars in children. Hence, the purpose of this study was to compare the radiographic and clinical performance of a premixed, fast setting bioceramic root repair material (BC RRM-F) with MTA in vital pulpotomy procedures of primary molars, with or without the added seal of a stainless steel crown (SSC). METHODS In this double blinded, four-arm, parallel group randomized contolled trial (RCT), 64 primary molars were randomly allocated to one of the four treatment groups: MTA (PDTM MTA WHITE)+SSC, MTA+GI (bulk fill glass ionomer with glass hybrid technology GC EQUIA Forte® HT), BC RRM-F+GI and BC RRM-F+SCC. All molars were evaluated clinically and radiographically according to the modified Zurn and Seale criteria at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months follow up. Multivariate cox regression models and Kaplan-Meier curves were used for survival analysis. RESULTS There was no statistically significant difference between the success of both pulp capping materials used. Overall survival analysis showed that using GI instead of SCC as a final restorative material was significantly associated with increased risk of failure. CONCLUSIONS TotalFill® BC RRM™ Fast Set Putty can be used as an alternative to MTA in primary molar pulpotomy. Regardless of the pulp capping material, one year survival of pulpotomized primary molars restored with SSC is higher compared to those restored with GC EQUIA Forte® HT. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Clinicians' preference and cost effectiveness may justify the use of either material in primary molar pulpotomy. Parents insisting on tooth-colored restorations for their children's pulpotomized teeth cannot be told that the expectation for success is the same as those restored with SSC, even if calcium silicate-based pulp capping materials are used.
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- Dina Hisham Abdelwahab
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University, Egypt.
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- Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University, Egypt
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- Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University, Egypt
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- Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University, Egypt
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- Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University, Egypt
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Afkhami F, Rostami G, Xu C, Peters OA. The application of lasers in vital pulp therapy: clinical and radiographic outcomes. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:333. [PMID: 38486157 PMCID: PMC10938664 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-04026-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024] Open
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The main purpose of vital pulp therapy (VPT) is to preserve the integrity and function of the pulp. A wide variety of materials and techniques have been proposed to improve treatment outcomes, and among them, the utilization of lasers has gained significant attention. The application of lasers in different stages of VPT has witnessed remarkable growth in recent years, surpassing previous approaches.This study aimed to review the applications of lasers in different steps of VPT and evaluate associated clinical and radiographic outcomes. An electronic search using Scopus, MEDLINE, Web of Science and Google Scholar databases from 2000 to 2023 was carried out by two independent researchers. The focus was on human studies that examined the clinical and/or radiographic effects of different laser types in VPT. A total of 4243 studies were included in this narrative review article. Based on the compiled data, it can be concluded that although current literature suggests laser may be proposed as an adjunct modality for some procedural steps in VPT, more research with standardized methodologies and criteria is needed to obtain more reliable and conclusive results.
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- Farzaneh Afkhami
- School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
- School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.
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- School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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Lahoti VC, Lahoti P, Gundreddy LM, Puppala R, Sandeep V, Kethineni B. Comparative Evaluation of Amniotic Membrane Derivative, Chitosan with Mineral Trioxide Aggregate, Diode Laser, and Ferric Sulfate as Pulpotomy Agents in Human Primary Molars: An In Vivo Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2024; 17:153-157. [PMID: 39184892 PMCID: PMC11339475 DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-2767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/27/2024] Open
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Aim The aim of the present study was to compare the clinical and radiographic success of amniotic membrane derivative (AMD), chitosan with mineral trioxide aggregate (C-MTA), diode laser (DL), and ferric sulfate (FS) as pulpotomy agents in human primary molars. Materials and methods In this present study, pulpotomies were performed on 48 primary molars in 30 children aged between 4 and 8 years (12 teeth in each group). Following the pulpotomy procedure, teeth were evaluated clinically and radiographically at 1st, 3rd, 6th, and 9 monthly intervals. Results After 9 months of follow-up, the clinical success was 91.6% for AMD and C-MTA and 83.3% for DL and FS. Radiographic success was 91.6, 91.6, 75, and 83.3% for AMD, C-MTA, DL, and FS groups, respectively. There is no statistically significant difference between the four groups (p > 0.05). Interpretation and conclusion Results of our study showed that both AMD and C-MTA were equally successful compared to traditional agents like laser and ferric sulfate as pulpotomy agents. Clinical significance Amniotic membrane derivative (AMD) and C-MTA are alternative biomimetic pulpotomy agents that can be used in pediatric primary tooth pulpotomies. How to cite this article Lahoti VC, Lahoti P, Gundreddy LM, et al. Comparative Evaluation of Amniotic Membrane Derivative, Chitosan with Mineral Trioxide Aggregate, Diode Laser, and Ferric Sulfate as Pulpotomy Agents in Human Primary Molars: An In Vivo Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2024;17(2):153-157.
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- Vibha Chadak Lahoti
- Private Practitioner, Dr Lahotis Multispeciality Dental Care, Maharashtra, India
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- Private Practitioner, Dr Lahotis Multispeciality Dental Care, Maharashtra, India
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- Private Practitioner, Profile Dental Care, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, GPR Dental College and Hospital, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Private Practitioner, Sree Balaji Super Speciality Hospital, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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Haghgoo R, Molaasadolah F, Taghizade F, Ansari G, Asgary S. THREE-YEAR OUTCOME OF DIODE LASER PULPOTOMY OF PRIMARY MOLARS USING THREE PULP CAPPING AGENTS: A SPLIT-MOUTH RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL. J Evid Based Dent Pract 2023; 23:101920. [PMID: 38035897 DOI: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2023.101920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Revised: 11/09/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Pulpotomy is the most commonly performed treatment for asymptomatic primary molars with exposed dental pulp. This study aimed to assess the clinical /radiographic success of diode laser pulpotomy with mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), calcium hydroxide (CH), and calcium-enriched mixture (CEM) cement as pulp capping agents. METHODS This split-mouth randomized clinical trial was conducted initially on 34 children aged 3-8 years but 4 patients left the study before the first follow-up visit and the study was accomplished and analyzed with 30 cases. The patients had at least 3 first/second molars with deep caries that in radiographic evaluation revealed that they required pulpotomy. Following pulpotomy, the pulp stump was irradiated with diode laser (noncontact mode, 632 nm, 30 mW power) as photobiomodulation mode. Pulp tissue was then capped with MTA, CH, or CEM cement (n = 30 in each group). Reinforced zinc oxide eugenol was applied over the capping agent, and the teeth were restored with stainless steel crowns. Teeth were clinically/radiographically assessed at 6, 12, 18, and 36 months, after treatment. Data were analyzed by Cochran and McNemar tests. RESULTS All 30 patients showed up for clinical/radiographic follow-ups for up to 36 months. Regarding clinical outcomes, the 6-, 12-, 18-, and 36-month success rates of all experimental groups were nearly similar with no significant difference (p > .05). Regarding radiographic outcomes, the 6-month success rates were similar among the groups (p > .05); however, the 12-, 18-, and 36-month outcomes of CEM and MTA groups were similar but significantly superior to that of CH group (p < .05). CONCLUSION Diode laser irradiation and subsequent capping of pulp tissue with MTA or CEM cement can be employed for pulpotomy of primary molars.
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- Roza Haghgoo
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Iranian Center for Endodontic Research, Research Institute of Dental Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Ayhan M, Altunbaş D. Efficacy of Potassium Titanyl Phosphate Laser and Sodium Hypochlorite on Postoperative Pain Intensity Following Pulpotomy in Teeth with Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Photobiomodul Photomed Laser Surg 2023; 41:225-233. [PMID: 37092958 DOI: 10.1089/photob.2022.0152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/25/2023] Open
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Introduction: This study evaluated the postoperative pain intensity in permanent teeth with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis treated by pulpotomy using physiological saline, sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), or the potassium titanyl phosphate (KTP) laser. Materials and methods: Ninety patients diagnosed with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis in permanent molars were randomly divided into three groups according to the pulpotomy procedures. Preoperative pain levels were recorded. Complete hemostasis was achieved with physiological saline (control group), NaOCl, or the KTP laser after initial bleeding control. Patients were asked to mark their pain level on the visual pain scale at 6, 24, 48, and 72 h and 7 and 30 days depending on the severity of pain. The permanent restoration was completed after 7 days. Data were statistically analyzed using Kruskal-Wallis, Mann-Whitney U, Friedman, and Bonferroni tests at a significance level of p < 0.05. Results: According to the present study, the statistical difference between the groups in terms of preoperative pain and percussion pain levels was insignificant (p > 0.05). There was no significant difference between groups in terms of demographic data (p > 0.05). The postoperative pain level of the KTP laser group was significantly lower at 6 h compared with the saline group (p < 0.05). There was no significant difference between groups in terms of the postoperative pain level at other time intervals (p > 0.05). The highest pain scores were observed in all groups at 6 h (p < 0.05). Conclusions: The KTP laser can be preferred primarily for reducing postoperative pain in pulpotomy treatments. The KTP laser or NaOCl-assisted pulpotomy can be an effective treatment for pain reduction in permanent teeth with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis. This report is registered at clinicaltrials.gov (ID: NCT05424796).
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- Muhammed Ayhan
- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Sivas, Turkey
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Sivas, Turkey
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Reddy K, Goinka C, Galla P, Madhavi K, Malempet A, Suryadevara S. A histopathological comparison of formocresol, propolis, and growth factor as pulpotomy medicaments in primary teeth: An in vivo study. Dent Res J (Isfahan) 2023. [DOI: 10.4103/1735-3327.367914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Ebrahimi M, Changiz S, Makarem A, Ahrari F. Clinical and radiographic effectiveness of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) partial pulpotomy with low power or high power diode laser irradiation in deciduous molars: a randomized clinical trial. Lasers Med Sci 2022; 37:2293-2303. [PMID: 35075598 DOI: 10.1007/s10103-022-03503-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2021] [Accepted: 01/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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This study investigated the clinical and radiographic effectiveness of MTA partial pulpotomy with low power or high power diode laser irradiation in primary molars. In this randomized single-blind clinical trial, 63 mandibular second molars were assigned into three groups (n = 21). After pulp amputation and achieving hemostasis, MTA was placed over pulp stumps in group 1 (MTA). The patients in groups 2 (LLLT-MTA) and 3 (DL-MTA) underwent low level (660 nm, 200 mW) and high power (810 nm, 1 W) diode laser radiation prior to MTA placement, respectively. The occurrence of clinical failure (spontaneous pain, tenderness upon percussion, swelling, fistula, mobility) and radiographic failure (periodontal ligament widening, external or internal root resorption, periapical or furcal radiolucency) was recorded up to 18 months after therapy. MTA and LLLT-MTA groups showed clinical success rate of 100% throughout the experiment. The clinical success rate of DL-MTA group was 95.2%, 95.2%, and 87.5% after 6, 9, and 18 months. The radiographic success rates were 90.5%, 90.5%, and 87.5% in the MTA group; 100%, 95.2%, and 88.2% in the LLLT-MTA group, and 85.7%, 76.2%, and 68.7% in the DL-MTA group, at 6-, 9-, and 18-month follow-ups, respectively. No significant differences were found in the frequency of clinical or radiographic failure among the groups at any interval (p > 0.05). MTA partial pulpotomy was a suitable technique for vital pulp therapy in deciduous teeth. The addition of low power or high power diode laser radiation to the procedure did not cause a significant difference in success rate values.
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- Masoumeh Ebrahimi
- Dental Material Research Center, School of Dentistry, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Pediatric dentistry, School of Dentistry, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Dental Research Center, School of Dentistry, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Dental Research Center, School of Dentistry, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Arhakis A, Cotti E, Kotsanos N. Pulp Therapy in Pediatric Dentistry. Pediatr Dent 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78003-6_14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Satyarth S, Alkhamis AM, Almunahi HF, Abdulaziz Alsuhaymi MO, Vadde HB, Senapathi SN, Shami AO, Aldrewesh RF, Nayyar AS. Comparative Evaluation of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate Pulpotomy and Laser-Assisted Mineral Trioxide Aggregate Pulpotomy: An Original Research Article. J Microsc Ultrastruct 2021; 9:7-11. [PMID: 33850706 PMCID: PMC8030545 DOI: 10.4103/jmau.jmau_54_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2019] [Revised: 06/17/2020] [Accepted: 06/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Context and Aim: Formocresol has been used as the material of choice (gold standard) for pulpotomy procedures because of the ease of use but was discouraged due to its potential immune sensitization and mutagenic effects. Laser irradiation was first applied for pulpotomy procedure in the year 1985. Recently, diode lasers have been used for pulpotomy in primary teeth and have shown clinical success rates comparable to formocresol. The present in vivo study was carried out to compare the clinical and radiographic success rates of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) pulpotomy and diode laser-assisted pulpotomy in human primary molars. Materials and Methods: The present study was a randomized clinical trial in design wherein 40 primary teeth requiring pulpotomy treatment which met the selection criteria (clinical and radiographic) were divided into two groups, Group 1 (n = 20) wherein the pulpotomy was performed with MTA alone and Group 2 (n = 20) wherein laser-assisted pulpotomy was performed with MTA (L-MTA). The patients were recalled after 3, 6, and 9 months, respectively and evaluated clinically and radiographically. Statistical Analysis Used: The data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 22 (IBM corporation, Washington DC, United States). Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data while the Pearson's correlation coefficient test was used to analyze the statistical correlation between the overall success rates observed in the clinical and radiographic findings of both the groups. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The clinical success rate in the MTA group was 90%, 84.21%, and 88.23% at 3, 6, and 9 months, respectively, with no clinical signs or, symptoms reported at the said follow-up visits while the radiographic success rate was found to be 85%, 84.21%, and 82.3%, respectively. On the contrary, the clinical success rate in the L-MTA group was found to be 95%, 94.74%, and 94.44% at 3, 6, and 9, months, respectively with the radiographic success rate reported being 90%, 89.47%, and 88.89%, respectively. Conclusion: The combination of diode laser and MTA yielded better clinical and radiographic success rates over the pulpotomy procedures done with the help of MTA alone, thereby, concluding that lasers may be considered as adjuvant alternatives for vital pulp therapy on human primary teeth.
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- Saurabh Satyarth
- Department of Dentistry, Government Medical College, Bettiah, Bihar, India
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- Consultant Pedodontist, Midas ENT Head and Neck Super Speciality Hospital, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Sri Sai Dental College and Research Institute, Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Intern, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Saraswati Dhanwantari Dental College and Hospital and Post-graduate Research Institute, Parbhani, Maharashtra, India
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Elheeny AAH. Articaine efficacy and safety in young children below the age of four years: An equivalent parallel randomized control trial. Int J Paediatr Dent 2020; 30:547-555. [PMID: 32223002 DOI: 10.1111/ipd.12640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2020] [Revised: 03/04/2020] [Accepted: 03/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Pain control is a mandatory aspect in pediatric dentistry office through local anesthesia. AIM To assess the safety and efficacy of 4% articaine local anesthetic in young children below four years old. DESIGN An equivalent randomized control trial with two parallel arms included 184 young children (92 per group) aged from 36 to 47 months seeking pulpotomy of mandibular primary molars which performed after buccal infiltration injection. The control group received lidocaine hydrochloride 2% with epinephrine 1:100 000. The intervention was articaine hydrochloride 4% with epinephrine 1:100 000. Children's behavior during injection and treatment have assessed using Faces, Legs, Activity, Cry, and Consolability (FLACC) and child's behavior using Frankl Behavior Rating Scale (FBRS). In addition, post-operative complications have been addressed. RESULTS Both anesthetic agents were equivalent during the injection phase. During the treatment phase, the absolute risk difference (ARR) between the two groups was 0.120 (95% CI: -0.003; 0.243). The maximum limit of 95% CI surpassed the margin of equivalence, indicating that less pain has been expressed during pulpotomy among children delivered articaine when compared to their counterparts in the lidocaine group. Concerning post-operative complications, no statistically significant difference was detected between the two anesthetic drugs. CONCLUSION The findings supported the efficient and secure use of articaine hydrochloride 4% with epinephrine 1:100 000 to treat children between the ages of 3 and below 4 years old.
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Pei SL, Shih WY, Liu JF. Outcome comparison between diode laser pulpotomy and formocresol pulpotomy on human primary molars. J Dent Sci 2020; 15:163-167. [PMID: 32595896 PMCID: PMC7305448 DOI: 10.1016/j.jds.2020.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2020] [Revised: 03/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background/purpose Diode laser is widely used in dentistry, especially on treating soft tissues. Currently neither the effect of diode laser pulpotomy nor its comparison with formocresol (FC) pulpotomy has been fully investigated. Therefore the purpose of this study was to investigate the clinical and radiographic outcomes of diode laser pulpotomy and formocresol pulpotomy on human primary molars. Materials and methods Healthy two-to eight-year-olds were treated with pulpotomies on primary molars as part of their regular dental treatment. The pulpotomy teeth were randomly assigned into one of two groups. The experimental group was treated with diode laser; the control group was treated with 1:5 dilution FC. Results Forty-five teeth with diode laser and 45 teeth with FC in 70 healthy children were studied. In 12 months follow-up, the clinical success rates were 92.9%, and 90.9% for laser and FC respectively, and the radiographic success rates were 78.6%, and 72.7% for laser and FC respectively. Conclusion: There is no significant difference of clinical and radiographic success rate between diode laser and FC pulpotomy in human primary molars followed for 12 months.
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- Shan-Li Pei
- School of Dentistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.,School of Dentistry, National Yang Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, National Yang Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Pediatric Dentistry, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, National Yang Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Pediatric Dentistry, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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Bossù M, Iaculli F, Di Giorgio G, Salucci A, Polimeni A, Di Carlo S. Different Pulp Dressing Materials for the Pulpotomy of Primary Teeth: A Systematic Review of the Literature. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9030838. [PMID: 32204501 PMCID: PMC7141304 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9030838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2020] [Revised: 03/13/2020] [Accepted: 03/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background: Pulpotomy of primary teeth provides favorable clinical results over time; however, to date, there is still not a consensus on an ideal pulp dressing material. Therefore, the aim of the present systematic review was to compare pulpotomy agents to establish a preferred material to use. Methods: After raising a PICO question, the PRISMA guideline was adopted to carry out an electronic search through the MEDLINE database to identify comparative studies on several pulp dressing agents, published up to October 2019. Results: The search resulted in 4274 records; after exclusion, a total of 41 papers were included in the present review. Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), Biodentine and ferric sulphate yielded good clinical results over time and might be safely used in the pulpotomies of primary molars. Among agents, MTA seemed to be the material of choice. On the contrary, calcium hydroxide showed the worst clinical performance. Although clinically successful, formocreosol should be replaced by other materials, due to its potential cytotoxicity and carcinogenicity. Conclusion: MTA seemed to be the gold standard material in the pulpotomy of primary teeth. Promising results were also provided by calcium silicate-based cements. Further randomized clinical trials (RCTs) with adequate sample sizes and long follow-ups are encouraged to support these outcomes.
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- Maurizio Bossù
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Science, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy; (M.B.); (A.S.); (A.P.); (S.D.C.)
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- Pediatric Dentistry School, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Science, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy;
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- Pediatric Dentistry School, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Science, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-349-547-7903
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Science, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy; (M.B.); (A.S.); (A.P.); (S.D.C.)
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Science, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy; (M.B.); (A.S.); (A.P.); (S.D.C.)
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Science, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy; (M.B.); (A.S.); (A.P.); (S.D.C.)
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Macedo AAP, Santos TD, Cunha JLS, Matos FDS, Albuquerque Júnior RLCD, Ribeiro MAG. Effect of laser photobiomodulation associated with a bioceramic cement on the repair of bone tissue in the femur of rats. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY. B, BIOLOGY 2020; 205:111813. [PMID: 32070823 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2020.111813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2019] [Revised: 02/02/2020] [Accepted: 02/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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This study aimed to evaluate in vivo the effect of laser photobiomodulation associated with a repair cement (MTA Repair HP™) on the process of bone repair in the femur of rats, through histological and histomorphometric assays. Forty Wistar albino rats were randomly divided into four groups, with two periods of euthanasia - 15 and 21 days (n = 5 per period). Under general anesthesia, a bone defect was made in the left femur of each animal. In the LS (Laser) group, the defect was irradiated following the parameters: λ = 808 nm, P = 100 mW, ED = 80 J/cm2 per point, 22 s per point, E = 2.2 J per point. In the LM (MTA Repair HP™ + Laser) group, the defect was filled with MTA Repair HP™ and irradiated with laser in the same protocol of the LS group. In the MH (MTA Repair HP™) group, the defect was filled with MTA Repair HP™ without irradiation. In the CTR (Control) group, the bone defect received no treatment. At 15 days, the mean index of bone neoformation in the defect area was significantly lower in the CTR group as compared to the MH, LS, and LM groups. At 21 days, the LM group presented significantly greater bone neoformation than the MH group, without significant difference between LS and LM. Laser photobiomodulation therapy is promising as an adjuvant in the bone repair process, especially when associated with the use of biomaterials.
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Lin YT, Lin YTJ. Success rates of mineral trioxide aggregate, ferric sulfate, and sodium hypochlorite pulpotomies: A prospective 24-month study. J Formos Med Assoc 2019; 119:1080-1085. [PMID: 31635844 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfma.2019.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2019] [Revised: 09/03/2019] [Accepted: 10/03/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE Several medicaments have been used as alternatives to formocresol (FC) for pulpotomy in primary molars with deep carious lesions. However, no prospective study has observed and compared the outcomes of different medicaments. The aim of this prospective study was to compare 12- and 24-month success rates among sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), ferric sulfate (FS), and mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) pulpotomies performed in primary molars. METHODS A total of 108 primary molars in 27 children (18 boys and nine girls) were selected. All subjects exhibited one primary molar indicated for indirect pulp therapy (IPT; control group) and three carious primary molars indicated for pulpotomy with 5% NaOCl, 15.5% FS, and MTA. Clinical and radiographic assessments for determining success rates were performed using established criteria before and at 12 and 24 months after treatment. All data were analyzed using the chi-square test. RESULTS Clinical treatment success was observed for all teeth during the first 12 months. At 24 months, the clinical and radiographic success rates were both 100% in the control and MTA groups, both 92.6% in the NaOCl group, and 92.6% and 88.9%, respectively, in the FS group. There were no significant differences in the clinical (p = 0.328) and radiographic (p = 0.164) success rates among the four groups. CONCLUSION NaOCl is easily available and less expensive than MTA, and our results suggest that the outcomes of NaOCl pulpotomy and MTA pulpotomy are similar. Therefore, NaOCl may be a practical alternative to FC for pulpotomy in primary molars.
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- Yai-Tin Lin
- Pediatric Dentistry, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taiwan
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- Pediatric Dentistry, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taiwan.
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Ansari G, Chitsazan A, Fekrazad R, Javadi F. Clinical and radiographic evaluation of diode laser pulpotomy on human primary teeth. Laser Ther 2018; 27:187-192. [PMID: 32158064 DOI: 10.5978/islsm.27_18-or-17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Background and aims The aim of this investigation was to evaluate clinical and radiographic effects of diode laser pulpotomy on young human primary molars. Materials and methods This double-blind, split-mouth randomized clinical trial was conducted on 14 children, aged 3-9 years. In total, 20 pairs of teeth were selected from those with pulpal exposure due to caries. Case selection was conducted based on clinical and radiographic criteria with similar teeth in each patient. One tooth was randomly assigned to diode laser pulpotomy as case and the other tooth was pulp-treated using formocresol as control. Diode laser at a 10-W power was applied on the remaining pulp tissue following coronal pulp amputation in the case group, while a cotton pellet with diluted formocresol was placed over the amputated pulp in the control group. Reinforced zinc oxide-eugenol paste was then placed over the pulp stump and the tooth was restored with stainless steel crown. A 6- and 12-month followed-up was conducted clinically and radiographically in order to assess the success rates. Data were analyzed with Fisher's exact test. Results Clinical failure rate was almost zero when the cases were followed and examined clinically (100% success), with 95% and 90% of the cases in the case group (diode laser) being judged as successful in radiographic examination after 6 and 12 months, respectively. Cases in the control group (formocresol) had almost the same clinical success rate (100%) with no failure judged by radiographic evaluation at 6 and 12 months. These results did not show any significant differences when analyzed using Fisher's exact test (P > 0.05). Conclusion There was no significant difference between diode laser pulpotomy and formocresol pulpotomy of human primary teeth after 6 and 12 months. Only a fraction of cases (5%) had radiographic problems at their follow-up in the laser group.
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- Ghassem Ansari
- Dept of Pedodontics, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Dept of Periodontology, Dental School, Military University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Dept of Pedodontics, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Nematollahi H, Sarraf Shirazi A, Mehrabkhani M, Sabbagh S. Clinical and radiographic outcomes of laser pulpotomy in vital primary teeth: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur Arch Paediatr Dent 2018; 19:205-220. [DOI: 10.1007/s40368-018-0358-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2017] [Accepted: 05/16/2018] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Laser pulpotomy—an effective alternative to conventional techniques—a systematic review of literature and meta-analysis. Lasers Med Sci 2018; 33:1621-1629. [DOI: 10.1007/s10103-018-2588-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2017] [Accepted: 07/09/2018] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Smaïl‐Faugeron V, Glenny A, Courson F, Durieux P, Muller‐Bolla M, Fron Chabouis H. Pulp treatment for extensive decay in primary teeth. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2018; 5:CD003220. [PMID: 29852056 PMCID: PMC6494507 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd003220.pub3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND In children, dental caries (tooth decay) is among the most prevalent chronic diseases worldwide. Pulp interventions are indicated for extensive tooth decay. Depending on the severity of the disease, three pulp treatment techniques are available: direct pulp capping, pulpotomy and pulpectomy. After treatment, the cavity is filled with a medicament. Materials commonly used include mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), calcium hydroxide, formocresol or ferric sulphate.This is an update of a Cochrane Review published in 2014 when insufficient evidence was found to clearly identify one superior pulpotomy medicament and technique. OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of different pulp treatment techniques and associated medicaments for the treatment of extensive decay in primary teeth. SEARCH METHODS Cochrane Oral Health's Information Specialist searched the Cochrane Oral Health Group's Trials Register (to 10 August 2017), the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) (The Cochrane Library 2017, Issue 7), MEDLINE Ovid (1946 to 10 August 2017), Embase Ovid (1980 to 10 August 2017) and the Web of Science (1945 to 10 August 2017). OpenGrey was searched for grey literature. The US National Institutes of Health Trials Registry (ClinicalTrials.gov) and the World Health Organization International Clinical Trials Registry Platform were searched for ongoing trials. No restrictions were placed on the language or date of publication when searching the electronic databases. SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomised controlled trials (RCTs) comparing interventions that combined a pulp treatment technique with a medicament or device in children with extensive decay in the dental pulp of their primary teeth. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently extracted data and assessed 'Risk of bias'. We contacted authors of RCTs for additional information when necessary. The primary outcomes were clinical failure and radiological failure, as defined in trials, at six, 12 and 24 months. We performed data synthesis with pair-wise meta-analyses using fixed-effect models. We assessed statistical heterogeneity by using I² coefficients. MAIN RESULTS We included 40 new trials bringing the total to 87 included trials (7140 randomised teeth) for this update. All were small, single-centre trials (median number of randomised teeth = 68). All trials were assessed at unclear or high risk of bias.The 87 trials examined 125 different comparisons: 75 comparisons of different medicaments or techniques for pulpotomy; 25 comparisons of different medicaments for pulpectomy; four comparisons of pulpotomy and pulpectomy; and 21 comparisons of different medicaments for direct pulp capping.The proportion of clinical failures and radiological failures was low in all trials. In many trials, there were either no clinical failures or no radiographic failures in either study arm.For pulpotomy, we assessed three comparisons as providing moderate-quality evidence. Compared with formocresol, MTA reduced both clinical and radiological failures, with a statistically significant difference at 12 months for clinical failure and at six, 12 and 24 months for radiological failure (12 trials, 740 participants). Compared with calcium hydroxide, MTA reduced both clinical and radiological failures, with statistically significant differences for clinical failure at 12 and 24 months. MTA also appeared to reduce radiological failure at six, 12 and 24 months (four trials, 150 participants) (low-quality evidence). When comparing calcium hydroxide with formocresol, there was a statistically significant difference in favour of formocresol for clinical failure at six and 12 months and radiological failure at six, 12 and 24 months (six trials (one with no failures), 332 participants).Regarding pulpectomy, we found moderate-quality evidence for two comparisons. The comparison between Metapex and zinc oxide and eugenol (ZOE) paste was inconclusive, with no clear evidence of a difference between the interventions for failure at 6 or 12 months (two trials, 62 participants). Similarly inconclusive, there was no clear evidence of a difference in failure between Endoflas and ZOE (outcomes measured at 6 months; two trials, 80 participants). There was low-quality evidence of a difference in failure at 12 months that suggested ZOE paste may be better than Vitapex (calcium hydroxide/iodoform) paste (two trials, 161 participants).Regarding direct pulp capping, the small number of studies undertaking the same comparison limits any interpretation. We assessed the quality of the evidence as low or very low for all comparisons. One trial appeared to favour formocresol over calcium hydroxide; however, there are safety concerns about formocresol. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Pulp treatment for extensive decay in primary teeth is generally successful. Many included trials had no clinical or radiological failures in either trial arm, and the overall proportion of failures was low. Any future trials in this area would require a very large sample size and follow up of a minimum of one year.The evidence suggests MTA may be the most efficacious medicament to heal the root pulp after pulpotomy of a deciduous tooth. As MTA is relatively expensive, future research could be undertaken to confirm if Biodentine, enamel matrix derivative, laser treatment or Ankaferd Blood Stopper are acceptable second choices, and whether, where none of these treatments can be used, application of sodium hypochlorite is the safest option. Formocresol, though effective, has known concerns about toxicity.Regarding pulpectomy, there is no conclusive evidence that one medicament or technique is superior to another, and so the choice of medicament remains at the clinician's discretion. Research could be undertaken to confirm if ZOE paste is more effective than Vitapex and to evaluate other alternatives.Regarding direct pulp capping, the small number of studies and low quality of the evidence limited interpretation. Formocresol may be more successful than calcium hydroxide; however, given its toxicity, any future research should focus on alternatives.
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- Violaine Smaïl‐Faugeron
- Université Paris Descartes ‐ Sorbonne Paris CitéDepartment of Dental Materials (Urb2i, EA4462)1 rue Maurice ArnouxMontrougeFrance75018
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- The University of ManchesterDivision of Dentistry, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and HealthJR Moore BuildingOxford RoadManchesterUKM13 9PL
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- Université Paris Descartes ‐ Sorbonne Paris CitéDepartment of Dental Materials (Urb2i, EA4462)1 rue Maurice ArnouxMontrougeFrance75018
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- Georges Pompidou European HospitalDepartment of Public Health and Medical Informatics20 rue LeblancParisFrance75015
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- UFR Odontology, University of the Côte d’AzurDepartment of Pediatric DentistryNiceFrance06357
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- Université Paris Descartes ‐ Sorbonne Paris CitéDepartment of Dental Materials (Urb2i, EA4462)1 rue Maurice ArnouxMontrougeFrance75018
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Clinical outcomes for primary molars treated by different types of pulpotomy: A retrospective cohort study. J Formos Med Assoc 2018; 117:24-33. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfma.2017.02.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2017] [Revised: 02/08/2017] [Accepted: 02/14/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Sivadas S, Rao A, Natarajan S, Shenoy R, Srikrishna SB. Pulpal Response to Ferric Sulfate and Diode Laser When Used as Pulpotomy Agent: An In vivo Study. J Clin Diagn Res 2017; 11:ZC87-ZC91. [PMID: 28764301 PMCID: PMC5535488 DOI: 10.7860/jcdr/2017/25180.10121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2016] [Accepted: 03/09/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Ferric sulfate and Laser has been used for conventional pulpotomy therapy. Clinical and radiographic evaluation of pulpotomies using these have been done in numerous studies but there exists few studies analysing the histologic response of pulp to laser and ferric sulfate. AIM The aim of the study was to evaluate and compare histological changes seen in the pulp following ferric sulfate and laser pulpotomy and compare these effects. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a single blind in vivo study, consisting of 24 primary teeth. The teeth were randomly divided into two groups based on the material to be used and subgrouped based on the time period (30 and 45 days) of evaluation. The teeth were extracted after the study period and tissue processing done and subjected to Haematoxylin and Eosin staining procedure. The tissues were evaluated for dentin bridge formation, quality of dentin formation in the bridges, location of dentin bridges, tissue reaction to the material, inflammatory cell response and necrosis. The statistical analysis was done using SPSS 20.0 software. Intragroup comparisons of the observed values were analysed using Chi-square test. RESULTS Statistical analysis revealed non-significant difference between the two materials to produce reparative dentin and also the quality of dentin bridges formed in both the groups during both the observational periods. Majority of the samples in both ferric sulfate and laser group exhibited dentin bridge at the interface of the exposed pulp, bridging or attempting to bridge the site exposed to the pulpotomy material. The ability of the materials to evoke a foreign body and inflammatory cell responses in the pulpal tissue was not significant. All the samples of both the groups showed signs of necrosis with two samples of laser group showing severe necrosis in 45 days period. The difference between the groups in 30 days group was statistically significant. CONCLUSION Laser and ferric sulfate are found to be able to initiate dentin bridge at the interface between the pulp and the material but the quality of bridge formed was better in laser group. Laser group showed more macrophage infiltration, inflammatory cell infiltration and areas of necrosis compared to ferric sulfate group though not statistically significant.
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- Sonia Sivadas
- Postgraduate student, Department of Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Professor and Head, Department of Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Professor, Department of Oral Pathology, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Associate Professor, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Professor, Department of Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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Sunitha B, Puppala R, Kethineni B, K Mallela M, Peddi R, Tarasingh P. Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of Four Different Pulpotomy Agents in Primary Molars: A Longitudinal Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2017; 10:240-244. [PMID: 29104382 PMCID: PMC5661036 DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2016] [Accepted: 02/16/2017] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background The medicament formocresol (FC) used for pulpotomy in primary teeth has great concerns regarding its toxicity due to one of its constituent formaldehyde which acts by tissue fixation. Therefore, new medicaments were introduced which claimed preservation and regeneration of pulp. Aim The present study is aimed to compare and evaluate the clinical and radiographic success of FC, pulpotec, mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), and emdogain (EMD) as pulpotomy medicaments in human primary molars. Design A sample of 21 patients with 84 teeth were selected. All the patients have at least four teeth eligible for pulpotomy according to selection criteria. In each mouth, the teeth selected were randomly allocated into four groups with 21 each. Results After 24 months of follow-up, the clinical success rates were FC (94%), pulpotec (94%), MTA (100%), and EMD (83%) and radiographically FC (88%), pulpotec (83%), MTA (94%), and EMD (72%), which were statistically not significant (p > 0.05). Conclusion The outcome of this study demonstrates MTA has a high success rate compared with FC, pulpotec, and EMD as pulpotomy agent. In addition, MTA, pulpotec, and EMD can be considered as alternatives to FC as pulpotomy agent. How to cite this article Sunitha B, Puppala R, Kethineni B, Mallela MK, Peddi R, Tarasingh P. Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of Four Different Pulpotomy Agents in Primary Molars: A Longitudinal Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2017;10(3):240-244.
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- B Sunitha
- Assistant Professor, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Sri Venkata Sai Institute of Dental Sciences, Mahbubnagar Telangana, India
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- Professor and Head, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Sri Venkata Sai Institute of Dental Sciences, Mahbubnagar Telangana, India
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- Professor, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Sri Venkata Sai Institute of Dental Sciences, Mahbubnagar Telangana, India
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- Professor, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Sri Venkata Sai Institute of Dental Sciences, Mahbubnagar Telangana, India
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- Associate Professor, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Sri Venkata Sai Institute of Dental Sciences, Mahbubnagar Telangana, India
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry Government Dental College, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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Li TY, Chuang LC, Tsai AI. A retrospective study of sodium hypochlorite pulpotomies in primary molars. J Dent Sci 2016; 11:261-265. [PMID: 30894982 PMCID: PMC6395354 DOI: 10.1016/j.jds.2016.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2015] [Revised: 01/20/2016] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE Formocresol has been a popular pulpotomy medicament for primary molars, however, its toxicity and potential carcinogenicity leaves room for other alternatives such as sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl). The purpose of this study is to evaluate the clinical and radiographic success rate of 5% NaOCl pulpotomy in primary molars. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective research of patient records from January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2012 was conducted to evaluate the clinical and radiographic success rate of 5% NaOCl pulpotomy in primary molars. RESULTS A total of 147 NaOCl primary molar pulpotomies in 52 patients were included in the study. Clinical success rates at 6 months, 12 months, and 24 months were 100%, 97%, and 97%, respectively. Radiographic success rates at 6 months, 12 months, and 24 months were 99%, 89%, and 77%, respectively. Internal root resorption was the most common radiographic pathologic finding. CONCLUSION The clinical and radiographic success rate for NaOCl pulpotomies is comparable with formocresol and ferric sulfate pulpotomy success rates reported in previous studies.
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- Tzu-Ying Li
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Taoyuan, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Craniofacial and Dental Science, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Craniofacial and Dental Science, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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Ha WN, Nicholson T, Kahler B, Walsh LJ. Methodologies for measuring the setting times of mineral trioxide aggregate and Portland cement products used in dentistry. ACTA BIOMATERIALIA ODONTOLOGICA SCANDINAVICA 2016. [PMID: 28642908 PMCID: PMC5433181 DOI: 10.3109/23337931.2015.1135746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Objective The current standard used to measure setting time for Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) involves indentation testing with arbitrary weights. This study compared indentation testing against rheological measurements and assessed the influences of particle size and the inclusion of bismuth oxide on the setting time of experimental MTA and Portland cement (PC). Material and methods Two PCs (P1 and P2) of different particle sizes were produced using the same clinker. From these two PCs, two experimental MTAs (M1 and M2) were created with the addition of bismuth oxide. Particle size distributions were assessed using laser diffraction analysis. Indentation setting time tests were performed in accordance to the Gillmore needle test. Elastic modulus was assessed using a strain-controlled rheometer at 1 rad s−1 and an applied strain of 0.01%. Results P1, P2, M1 and M2 cements had median particle sizes of 6.1, 12.5, 6.5 and 13.0 μm, respectively. Using indentation testing, final setting times were ranked P1 < M1 < P2 < M2. The ranking of the final setting time corresponded with the rheological assessment of time required to reach 95% of the elastic modulus plateau. Conclusions The time to reach 95% elastic modulus plateau of 9.3 min corresponds to a time close to the point where the material can be overlaid with another restorative material to give a final restoration. The 95% plateau value for elastic modulus may be a more useful parameter for determining how the setting reaction of PC and MTA cements progress over time.
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- William Nguyen Ha
- School of Dentistry, University of QueenslandHerstonQueenslandAustralia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, University of QueenslandSt. LuciaQueenslandAustralia
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- School of Dentistry, University of QueenslandHerstonQueenslandAustralia
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Uloopi K, Vinay C, Ratnaditya A, Gopal AS, Mrudula K, Rao RC. Clinical Evaluation of Low Level Diode Laser Application For Primary Teeth Pulpotomy. J Clin Diagn Res 2016; 10:ZC67-70. [PMID: 26894180 PMCID: PMC4740708 DOI: 10.7860/jcdr/2016/13218.7140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2015] [Accepted: 09/20/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Inspite of latest advances in the materials and techniques practiced for the treatment of pulpally infected teeth with better reported success rate, still the question arises for safety and effectiveness of these medicaments. AIM The objective of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of the Low Level Laser Therapy to Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) when used for pulpotomy in vital human primary molars. MATERIALS AND METHODS The sample consisted of 40 primary molars from 29 children aged four to seven years. The teeth were selected based on clinical, radiographic criteria and randomly allocated to two groups. All the 40 primary molars were subjected to standard pulpotomy procedure, where in 20 molars received MTA (Group I) and 20 molars received LLLT (Group II) pulpotomy. Children were recalled at 3, 6 and 12 months intervals and pulpotomised molars were examined clinically and radiographically. Data was analysed using chi-square test. RESULTS MTA showed 94.7% success rate at all the three intervals, where as LLLT showed a success of 95% at three months, which decreased gradually to 85% at six months and 80% at 12 months. Intergroup comparisons were not significant. CONCLUSION Low level laser therapy can be considered for primary teeth pulpotomy and its success is comparable to MTA pulpotomy technique.
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- Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Reader, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Former Resident, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Resident, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India
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Niranjani K, Prasad MG, Vasa AAK, Divya G, Thakur MS, Saujanya K. Clinical Evaluation of Success of Primary Teeth Pulpotomy Using Mineral Trioxide Aggregate(®), Laser and Biodentine(TM)- an In Vivo Study. J Clin Diagn Res 2015; 9:ZC35-7. [PMID: 26023640 DOI: 10.7860/jcdr/2015/13153.5823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2015] [Accepted: 02/24/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Pulpotomy technique basically consists of removing the coronal pulp and fixing the radicular pulp with a medicament. It is the most widely accepted clinical procedure for treating primary teeth with coronal pulp inflammation caused by caries with no involvement of the radicular pulp. AIM To evaluate the success and efficacy of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA), Lasers and Biodentine as pulpotomy agents both clinically and radiographically. MATERIALS AND METHODS In the present study, 60 primary molars in children whose pulpal status warranted pulpotomy were selected and randomly assigned into three groups that included MTA, Laser and Biodentine allocating 20 teeth to each group. The pulpotomy procedure was then performed on all selected teeth followed by restoration with stainless steel crowns. Later the patients were recalled for 3 months and 6 months for clinical and radiographic evaluation. RESULTS Statistical analysis was done using Fisher exact test to determine pair wise comparison of three agents with respect to clinical and radiographic criteria. Kruskal-Wallis ANOVA, Mc Nemars test was applied to evaluate the efficacy of each agent between 3 months and 6 months. The results showed that maximum success rate was found in MTA group. However, the comparison between three groups was statistically not significant (p<0.05). CONCLUSION Pulpotomies performed with either MTA, Laser or Biodentine are equally efficient with similar clinical/radiographic success and hence can be considered as alternatives to Formocresol.
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- Krothapalli Niranjani
- Senior Lecturer, Department of Paediatric Dentistry, St. Joseph Dental College , Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Professor and Head of Department, Department of Paediatric Dentistry, St. Joseph Dental College , Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Reader, Department of Paediatric Dentistry, St. Joseph Dental College , Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Senior Lecturer, Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Mamata Dental College , Khammam, India
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- Senior Lecturer, Department of Paediatric Dentistry, HKEDT Dental College , Humnabad, India
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- Senior Lecturer, Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Sree Sai Dental College , Srikakulam, India
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Marques NCT, Neto NL, Rodini CDO, Fernandes AP, Sakai VT, Machado MAAM, Oliveira TM. Low-level laser therapy as an alternative for pulpotomy in human primary teeth. Lasers Med Sci 2014; 30:1815-22. [DOI: 10.1007/s10103-014-1656-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2014] [Accepted: 09/09/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Primary molar pulpotomy: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. J Dent 2014; 42:1060-77. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2014.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2013] [Revised: 01/31/2014] [Accepted: 02/01/2014] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Smaïl-Faugeron V, Courson F, Durieux P, Muller-Bolla M, Glenny AM, Fron Chabouis H. Pulp treatment for extensive decay in primary teeth. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2014:CD003220. [PMID: 25099759 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd003220.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND In children, dental caries is among the most prevalent chronic diseases worldwide. Pulp interventions are indicated for extensive tooth decay. Depending on the severity of the disease, three pulp treatment techniques are available: direct pulp capping, pulpotomy and pulpectomy. After treatment, the cavity is filled with a medicament.This is an update of a Cochrane review first published in 2003. The previous review found insufficient evidence regarding the relative efficacy of these interventions, combining one pulp treatment technique and one medicament. OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of different pulp treatment techniques and associated medicaments for the treatment of extensive decay in primary teeth. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Oral Health Group's Trials Register (to 25 October 2013), the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) (The Cochrane Library 2013, Issue 9), MEDLINE via OVID (1946 to 25 October 2013), EMBASE via OVID (1980 to 25 October 2013) and the Web of Science (1945 to 25 October 2013). We searched OpenGrey for grey literature and the US National Institutes of Health Trials Register and the World Health Organization (WHO) Clinical Trials Registry Platform for ongoing trials. We placed no restrictions on the language or date of publication when searching the electronic databases. SELECTION CRITERIA Eligible studies were randomised controlled trials comparing different pulp interventions combining a pulp treatment technique and a medicament in children with extensive decay involving dental pulp in primary teeth. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently carried out data extraction and risk of bias assessment in duplicate. We contacted authors of randomised controlled trials for additional information if necessary. The primary outcomes were clinical failure and radiological failure, as defined in trials, at six, 12 and 24 months. We performed data synthesis with pairwise meta-analyses using fixed-effect models. We assessed statistical heterogeneity using by I(2) coefficients. MAIN RESULTS We included 47 trials (3910 randomised teeth) compared to three trials in the previous version of the review published in 2003. All trials were single centre and small sized (median number of randomised teeth 68). Overall, the risk of bias was low in only one trial with all other trials being at unclear or high risk of bias. The overall quality of the evidence was low. The 47 trials examined 53 different comparisons: 25 comparisons between different medicaments/techniques for pulpotomy, 13 comparisons between different medicaments for pulpectomy, 13 comparisons between different medicaments for direct pulp capping and two comparisons between pulpotomy and pulpectomy. Regarding pulpotomy, 14 trials compared mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) with formocresol (FC). MTA reduced both clinical and radiological failures at six, 12 and 24 months, although the difference was not statistically significant. MTA also showed favourable results for all secondary outcomes measured, although again, differences between MTA and FC were not statistically significant (with the exception of pathological root resorption at 24 months and dentine bridge formation at six months). MTA showed favourable results compared with calcium hydroxide (CH) (two trials) for all outcomes measured, but the differences were not statistically significant (with the exception of radiological failure at 12 months). When comparing MTA with ferric sulphate (FS) (three trials), MTA had statistically significantly fewer clinical, radiological and overall failures at 24 months. This difference was not shown at six or 12 months.FC was compared with CH in seven trials and with FS in seven trials. There was a statistically significant difference in favour of FC for clinical failure at six and 12 months, and radiological failure at six, 12 and 24 months. FC also showed favourable results for all secondary outcomes measured, although differences between FC and CH were not consistently statistically significant across time points. The comparisons between FC and FS showed no statistically significantly difference between the two medicaments for any outcome at any time point.For all other comparisons of medicaments used during pulpotomies, pulpectomies or direct pulp capping, the small numbers of studies and the inconsistency in results limits any interpretation. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS We found no evidence to identify one superior pulpotomy medicament and technique clearly. Two medicaments may be preferable: MTA or FS. The cost of MTA may preclude its clinical use and therefore FS could be used in such situations. Regarding other comparisons for pulpectomies or direct pulp capping, the small numbers of studies undertaking the same comparison limits any interpretation.
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- Violaine Smaïl-Faugeron
- Department of Dental Materials (Urb2i, EA4462), Université Paris Descartes - Sorbonne Paris Cité, 1 rue Maurice Arnoux, Montrouge, France, 75018
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Mathur VP, Dhillon JK, Kalra G. A new approach to facilitate apexogenesis using soft tissue diode laser. Contemp Clin Dent 2014; 5:106-9. [PMID: 24808708 PMCID: PMC4012100 DOI: 10.4103/0976-237x.128683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Traumatic injuries occur commonly in children and adolescents and the prevalence of such injuries has increased over the last decade. Such injuries may result in pulpal exposure, which can endanger tooth vitality. Therefore, the treatment for such injuries should be carefully planned so as to preserve the pulp vitality. Teeth with immature roots pose a great challenge for the clinician and procedures like pulpotomy may prove effective as a treatment strategy. Such procedure may ensure continued root development and apexogenesis. Lasers have varied applications in the dental practice such as oral surgical procedures, cavity preparation, disinfection etc. This article is a case report on the use of diode laser for pulpotomy in a young permanent tooth with traumatically exposed pulp in an 8-year-old male.
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- Vijay Prakash Mathur
- Division of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Division of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Division of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Yadav P, Indushekar K, Saraf B, Sheoran N, Sardana D. Comparative evaluation of Ferric Sulfate, Electrosurgical and Diode Laser on human primary molars pulpotomy: an "in-vivo" study. Laser Ther 2014; 23:41-7. [PMID: 24771970 DOI: 10.5978/islsm.14-or-05] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2013] [Accepted: 02/19/2014] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Despite modern advances in the prevention of dental caries and increased understanding of the importance of maintaining the natural primary dentition, many teeth are still lost prematurely. This can lead to malocclusion with aesthetic, phonetic and functional problems that may be transient or permanent. Therefore, maintaining the integrity and health of the oral tissues is the primary objective of pulp treatment. Pulpotomy has remained an acceptable and mainstay treatment in preserving the vitality of primary tooth and prolonging its life till the permanent successor erupts. Various materials and techniques are available for pulpotomy on primary molars; all with some advantages and disadvantages. The present study was carried out on 45 primary molars to evaluate and compare the clinical and radiographic success of diode laser, electrosurgical and ferric sulfate pulpotomy over a period of 9 months. Materials (Subjects) and Methods: The forty five primary molars were randomly and equally divided into three treatment groups which were as follows: Group A: 15 primary molars treated with 15.5% Ferric sulfate Group B: 15 primary molars treated with electrosurgical unit and Group C: 15 primary molars treated with diode laser. All teeth in three categories were followed up clinically and radiographically at 1, 3, 6 and 9 months post treatment and the findings were recorded on the prepared proforma RESULTS Clinically, 86.6% success rate was found in ferric sulfate group whereas 100% success rate was found in electrosurgical and diode laser groups. Radiographically, 80% success rate was found in all the three groups at the end of 9 months with internal resorption being the most common cause of failure after pulpotomy. CONCLUSIONS Thus, electrosurgery and diode lasers appear to be acceptable alternative to pharmacotherapeutic pulpotomy agents.
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- P Yadav
- Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences and Research, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faridabad, India
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- Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences and Research, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faridabad, India
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- Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences and Research, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faridabad, India
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- Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences and Research, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faridabad, India
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- Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences and Research, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faridabad, India
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Durmus B, Tanboga I. In vivo evaluation of the treatment outcome of pulpotomy in primary molars using diode laser, formocresol, and ferric sulphate. Photomed Laser Surg 2014; 32:289-95. [PMID: 24717147 DOI: 10.1089/pho.2013.3628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to assess whether the diode laser (DL) pulpotomy method is a suitable alternative to formocresol (FC) and ferric sulphate (FS) pulpotomies in human primary teeth. BACKGROUND DATA Pulpotomy is the amputation of infected coronal pulp to maintain radicular pulp vitality and function. Although FC is regarded as the gold standard for pulpotomy in primary teeth, concerns about its safety have been reported. Lasers are an effective nonpharmacological alternative for treating pulp in children. METHODS This study included 120 primary molars in 58 children 5-9 years of age who underwent an identical conventional pulpotomy technique; the molars were allocated to FC, FS, and DL groups. After removal of the coronal tissue, complete hemostasis of the remaining pulp in the DL group was achieved by DL at 1.5 W, 30 Hz, and 50 mJ, with a 10 sec exposure time. For the FC group, diluted FC (1:5 Buckley's formocresol) was used for 5 min., and for the FS group, a 15.5% FS solution was used for 15 sec. Treatments in all groups were completed with stainless steel crowns and monitored clinically and radiographically at 1, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months. RESULTS The clinical success rates at 12 months were 97%, 95%, and 100%, whereas the radiographic success rates were 87%, 79%, and 75%, for the FC, FS and DL groups, respectively. The differences in the results were not statistically significant according to the χ(2) test (p>0.05). CONCLUSIONS DL pulpotomy offers a high clinical success rate, however considering radiographic success rate, it may not replace traditional FC and FS pulpotomies in primary molars.
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- Basak Durmus
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Marmara University , Istanbul, Turkey
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De Coster P, Rajasekharan S, Martens L. Laser-assisted pulpotomy in primary teeth: a systematic review. Int J Paediatr Dent 2013; 23:389-99. [PMID: 23171469 DOI: 10.1111/ipd.12014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this systematic review was to identify high-quality articles comparing laser with conventional pulpotomy procedures, and to assess whether laser treatment may offer an appreciable benefit over conventional approaches. METHODS A systematic search was implemented for MEDLINE, WEB of SCIENCE and Cochrane's CENTRAL databases (1980-2012) to identify eligible studies. Two reviewers independently assessed the methodological quality of the articles (Κ = 0.89) using specific study design-related quality assessment forms (Dutch Cochrane Collaboration). RESULTS Seven articles met the inclusion criteria, of which five randomized control trials (RCT) and two case series (CS), involving Nd:YAG, Er:YAG, CO₂ and 632/980 nm diode lasers. Although heterogeneity between pulpotomy studies was high, odds ratios (OR) were generally <1, indicating that laser is less successful than conventional pulpotomy techniques. CONCLUSION Given the paucity and high heterogeneity of high-quality articles, general recommendations for the clinical use of laser in pulpotomy in primary teeth can yet not be formulated.
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- Peter De Coster
- Oral Biology, Dental School, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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Basch E, Gasparyan A, Giese N, Hashmi S, Miranda M, Sollars D, Seamon E, Tanguay-Colucci S, Ulbricht C, Varghese M, Vora M, Weissner W. Clove (Eugenia aromatica) and clove oil (eugenol). Natural standard monograph (www.naturalstandard.com) copyright © 2008. J Diet Suppl 2013; 5:117-46. [PMID: 22432430 DOI: 10.1080/19390210802335391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Fuks AB, Papagiannoulis L. Pulpotomy in primary teeth: Review of the literature according to standardized assessment criteria. Eur Arch Paediatr Dent 2013; 7:64-71; discussion 72. [PMID: 17140530 DOI: 10.1007/bf03320817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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AIM To assess the relevant literature using a modification of the criteria listed in the introductory paper to this issue [Curzon and Toumba, 2006], and to review several new publications on pulpotomies with different materials and techniques that appeared after previously published reviews. METHODS A search of the literature on pulpotomies was identified using Medline between the years 1966-2005. The search generated 358 citations and sieving of these papers was conducted by examining the paper title and assessing its relevance [Loh et al., 2004]. Only clinical studies (non-specified) and retrospective studies were included for assessment. There were 17 criteria (considered major) weighed 2 points and 8 criteria weighed 1 point. A paper that would score between 38-42 points (90+ %) was assessed as Grade A, a score from 32 to 37 points (75-89%) was Grade B1, and between 25 to 31 points (60-74%) Graded B2. All other papers that reached 24 points or less (less than 59%) was rated Grade C. RESULTS Of the 358 papers originally identified 48 clinical trials were evaluated according to the set of criteria. There was only one paper graded A, 5 papers graded B1, 3 graded B2 and 39 received a grade C. Formocresol or ferric sulphate medicaments were found to be likely to have similar clinical/radiographic results, and MTA seemed to be a more favourable pulp dressing. CONCLUSION No conclusion can be made as to the optimum treatment or technique for pulpally involved primary teeth. More high quality, properly planned prospective studies are necessary to clarify these points.
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- A B Fuks
- Department Pediatric dentistry, Hebrew University, Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, Jerulsalem, Israel.
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Anthonappa RP, King NM, Martens LC. Is there sufficient evidence to support the long-term efficacy of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) for endodontic therapy in primary teeth? Int Endod J 2012; 46:198-204. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2012.02128.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2012] [Accepted: 08/24/2012] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- R. P. Anthonappa
- Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences; School of Dentistry; The University of Western Australia; Perth; WA; Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences; School of Dentistry; The University of Western Australia; Perth; WA; Australia
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- Department of Paediatric Dentistry & Special care; PaeCaMeD Research Ghent University; Ghent; Belgium
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Ansari G, Ranjpour M. Mineral trioxide aggregate and formocresol pulpotomy of primary teeth: a 2-year follow-up. Int Endod J 2010; 43:413-8. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2010.01695.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Vahid Golp M, Ansari G, Tadayon N. Clinical and Radiographic Success of Low Level LaserTherapy (LLLT) on Primary Molars Pulpotomy. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2010. [DOI: 10.3923/rjbsci.2010.51.55] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Mineral trioxide aggregate as a pulpotomy medicament: an evidence-based assessment. Eur Arch Paediatr Dent 2008; 9:58-73. [PMID: 18534173 DOI: 10.1007/bf03262612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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AIM The principles of evidence-based dentistry were used to compare mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), formocresol (FC), ferric sulphate (FS) and calcium hydroxide (CH) as primary molar pulpotomy medicaments. METHODS Electronic databases were searched and sieved for relevant papers by examining titles, abstracts and finally full texts. Included were randomized clinical trials (RCTs) and clinical trials (CTs) comparing the clinical and radiographic successes of MTA, FC, FS and CH pulpotomies. Data were extracted and common odds ratios (CORs) were derived by fixed effects meta-analysis (direct or indirect MA). Mean clinical and radiographic success rates from relevant study arms were examined. RESULTS Eighteen RCTs and 10 CTs (total 1,260 molars) were identified to compare MTA and FC. Direct MAs found MTA was significantly more successful clinically (COR=3.11; 95%CI=1.09-8.85) and radiographically (COR=4.50; CI=1.78-11.42) than FC, and clinical and radiographic data confirmed this. Fourteen RCTs and 4 CTs (total 959 molars) were identified to compare MTA and FS. Indirect MAs found no statistically significant difference in clinical successes, but a statistically significant difference in the radiographic successes of MTA and FS (COR=4.69; CI=1.70-12.95). Clinical and radiographic data showed MTA was significantly more successful than FS. Nine RCTs and 7 CTs (total 531 molars) were identified to compare MTA and CH. Indirect MAs found statistically significant differences in the clinical (COR=6.48; CI=1.75-24.0) and radiographic (COR=10.47; CI=3.35-32.76) successes of MTA and CH. Clinical and radiographic data confirmed MTA was significantly more successful than CH. CONCLUSION Currently available evidence suggests MTA compared with FC, FS and CH as a pulpotomy medicament resulted in significantly higher clinical and radiographic successes in all time periods up to exfoliation.
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Vital Pulp Therapy with New Materials for Primary Teeth: New Directions and Treatment Perspectives. J Endod 2008; 34:S18-24. [DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2008.02.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Moretti ABS, Sakai VT, Oliveira TM, Fornetti APC, Santos CF, Machado MAAM, Abdo RCC. The effectiveness of mineral trioxide aggregate, calcium hydroxide and formocresol for pulpotomies in primary teeth. Int Endod J 2008; 41:547-55. [PMID: 18479381 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2008.01377.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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AIM To compare the effectiveness of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), calcium hydroxide (CH) and formocresol (FC) as pulp dressing agents in carious primary teeth. METHODOLOGY Forty-five primary mandibular molars with dental caries in 23 children [AUTHOR QUERY: How many children?] between 5 and 9 years old were treated by a conventional pulpotomy technique. The teeth were randomly assigned to the experimental (CH or MTA) or control (FC) groups. After coronal pulp removal and haemostasis, remaining pulp tissue was covered with MTA paste or CH powder in the experimental groups. In the control group, diluted FC was placed with a cotton pellet over the pulp tissue for 5 min and removed; the pulp tissue was then covered with zinc oxide-eugenol (ZOE) paste. All teeth were restored with reinforced ZOE base and resin modified glass-ionomer cement. Clinical and radiographic successes and failures were recorded at 3, 6, 12, 18 and 24 month follow-up. RESULTS Forty-three teeth were available for follow-up. In the FC and MTA groups, 100% of the available teeth were clinically and radiographically successful at all follow-up appointments; dentine bridge formation could be detected in 29% of the teeth treated with MTA. In the CH group, 64% of the teeth presented clinical and radiographic failures detected throughout the follow-up period, and internal resorption was a frequent radiographic finding. CONCLUSIONS Mineral trioxide aggregate was superior to CH and equally as effective as FC as a pulpotomy dressing in primary mandibular molars. Internal resorption was the most common radiographic finding up to 24 month after pulpotomies performed with CH.
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- A B S Moretti
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Public Health, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Bauru, Brazil
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Tosun G, Erdemir A, Eldeniz AU, Sermet U, Sener Y. Accuracy of two electronic apex locators in primary teeth with and without apical resorption: a laboratory study. Int Endod J 2008; 41:436-41. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2008.01389.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Histopathological evaluation of pulpotomy with Er,Cr:YSGG laser vs formocresol. Lasers Med Sci 2007; 23:443-50. [DOI: 10.1007/s10103-007-0505-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2007] [Accepted: 09/10/2007] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Odabaş ME, Bodur H, Bariş E, Demir C. Clinical, radiographic, and histopathologic evaluation of Nd:YAG laser pulpotomy on human primary teeth. J Endod 2007; 33:415-21. [PMID: 17368330 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2006.12.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2006] [Revised: 11/21/2006] [Accepted: 12/21/2006] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to compare clinical, radiographic, and histopathologic effects of Nd:YAG laser pulpotomy to formocresol pulpotomy on human primary teeth. Patients with at least two vital primary molar teeth that required pulpotomy, because of pulpal exposure to caries, were selected for this study. After hemorrhage control, complete hemostasis into the canal orifice was achieved by exposure to Nd:YAG laser (1064 nm) and an He-Ne laser (the aiming beam of the Nd:YAG laser) in noncontact mode at 2 W, 20 Hz, 100 mJ, or was achieved by applying 1:5 dilution of formocresol. Forty-two teeth in two groups were to be followed up clinically and radiographic at 1, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months. Eighteen teeth planned for serial extractions were selected for histopathologic study. The teeth were extracted at 7 and 60 days. The teeth in the laser group had a clinical success rate of 85.71% and a radiographic success rate 71.42% at 12 months. The teeth in the formocresol group had a clinical and radiographic success rate of 90.47% at 12 months. There were no statistically significant differences between laser and formocresol group with regard to both clinical and radiographic success rates. There was a statistically significant difference between 7- and 60-day laser groups with regard to inflammatory cell response criteria. Dentin bridge was absent in all samples. No stained bacteria were observed in any of these samples. In conclusion, Nd:YAG laser may be considered as an alternative to formocresol for pulpotomies in primary teeth.
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- Mesut Enes Odabaş
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Gazi, Ankara, Turkey.
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Yang J, Osuga N, Li X, Wang R, Xu Q, Yanagisawa S, Nakade T, Kida A, Arai Y, Miyazawa H. Observations of pulpotomy in rats using in vivo Micro-CT —The changes after treatment of formocresol and calcium hydroxide pulpotomies or CO 2 laser irradiation—. PEDIATRIC DENTAL JOURNAL 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/s0917-2394(07)70092-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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