Pulpotomy of Symptomatic Permanent Teeth with Carious Exposure Using Mineral Trioxide Aggregate
Iranian Endodontic Journal,
Vol. 8 No. 2 (2013),
15 May 2013
,
Page 65-68
https://doi.org/10.22037/iej.v8i2.2735
Abstract
Introduction: To evaluate the clinical and radiographic outcomes of pulpotomy treatment with mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) in symptomatic mature permanent teeth with carious exposure. Materials and Methods: Ten patients aged 27-54 years presented with 11 symptomatic permanent teeth (n=11). Each offending carious tooth was clinically and radiographically determined. We removed caries as conservatively as possible; however pulp exposure was inevitable. ProRoot MTA pulpotomy was performed on these teeth. The patients were followed-up clinically and radiographically for 24-42 months. Results: Immediate relief of patients` symptoms occurred. Moreover, teeth responses to the electric pulp tester were within normal range on follow-up appointment and the radiographs did not reveal any abnormality/lesion in the periapical areas. Conclusion: Pulpotomy using MTA could be a good alternative for root canal therapy (RCT) for managing symptomatic mature permanent teeth with carious exposure, however further large-scale multicenter clinical trials are highly encouraged to confirm this hypothesis.
Keywords:
- Dental Pulp Exposure
- Endodontic
- Mineral Trioxide Aggregate
- Permanent Dentition
- Pulpotomy
- Root Canal Therapy
How to Cite
1.
Barngkgei IH, Halboub ES, Alboni RS. Pulpotomy of Symptomatic Permanent Teeth with Carious Exposure Using Mineral Trioxide Aggregate. Iran Endod J [Internet]. 2013 May 14 [cited 2025 Feb. 15];8(2):65-8. Available from: https://journals.sbmu.ac.ir/iej/article/view/2735
- Abstract Viewed: 449 times
- PDF Downloaded: 391 times