This study will compare the outcome of partial and miniature pulpotomy in mature permanent molars with symptomatic partial irreversible pulpitis
After thorough history and clinical and radiographic examination, and confirmation of eligibility for the study, written informed consent will be obtained from study participants after explaining the procedure and its associated risks and benefits. Clinical diagnosis of symptomatic partial 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 Miniature Pulpotomy group or Partial Pulpotomy group. MTA (Mineral Trioxide Aggregate) 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 same 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 clinical and radiographic success at 6 and 12 months from baseline.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
86
In case of partial pulpotomy procedure the exposed pulp tissue will be amputated using a sterile bur in the high speed hand piece with water coolant to a depth of superficial 2-3 mm of pulp chamber.
In case of miniature pulpotomy procedure the exposed pulp tissue will be amputated using a sterile bur in the high speed hand piece with water coolant to a depth of superficial 2-3 mm of only affected pulp horn
Dr. Ankita Ramani
Rohtak, Haryana, India
RECRUITINGClinical and radiographic success
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 100 millimeter line. Score 0 means no pain and Score 100 means maximum pain
Time frame: Baseline to 7 days
Pulp sensibility testing
To assess pulp tissue response using cold and electric pulp test at 6 and 12 months
Time frame: Baseline to 12 months
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