This study will compare the outcome of partial pulpotomy and complete pulpotomy in mature permanent molars with clinical signs indicative of irreversible pulpitis
After thorough history and clinical and radio graphic examination, and confirmation of eligibility for the study, written informed consent will be taken after explaining the procedure and its associated risks and benefits. Clinical diagnosis of irreversible pulpitis will be established based on a history of spontaneous pain or pain exacerbated by cold stimuli and lasting for a few seconds to several hours (lingering pain) compared to control teeth and which is reproducible using cold testing. Once included, study subjects will be randomly allocated to either Complete Pulpotomy group or Partial Pulpotomy group. (Mineral Trioxide Aggregate) MTA will be used as pulpotomy agent. A layer of resin modified Glass Ionomer liner will be placed over the MTA and tooth will be permanently restored with composite resin in second appointment. Pain analysis will be carried out preoperatively and postoperatively at every 24 hours till 7 days after intervention. All the subjects will be followed up for evaluation of success at every 3 months from baseline to 1 year.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
74
Pulp tissue will be removed till the level of canal orifices.
Only superficial pulp from the chamber will be removed
Ankita Ramani
Rohtak, Haryana, India
Clinical Success and radiographic success
CLINICAL SUCCESS CRITERIA: Absence of spontaneous pain, discomfort, swelling, sinus tract or tenderness to palpation or percussion. RADIOGRAPHIC SUCCESS CRITERIA: No pathosis evident on the radiograph such as root resorption, furcal pathosis or new periapical pathosis. Periapical Index score 1 or 2 according to Orstavic et al. Evaluation of both clinical and radiographic outcome is must for analyzing the actual success of therapeutic technique. Number of participants fulfilling both clinical as well as radiographic success criteria will be considered in success category.
Time frame: Baseline to 12 Months
Pain analysis
To assess incidence and intensity of pain postoperatively at every 24 hours till 7 days using Visual analogue Scale of 0 to 10 Centimetere line. Score 0 means no pain and Score 10 means maximum pain.
Time frame: Baseline to 7 days
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