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Long-term evaluation of primary teeth molar pulpotomies with Biodentine and MTA: a CONSORT randomized clinical trial

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Abstract

Background

Calcium silicate-based materials have become widely used in recent years due to their positive effect on pulp cells, which stimulate tertiary dentin formation.

Aim

The aim of the present study was to evaluate and compare clinically and radiographically the performance of MTA and Biodentine as pulp-dressing materials following pulpotomy in primary molars at 24-month follow-up.

Design

Molars from patients aged 4–9 years scheduled for pulpotomy were treated with either MTA or Biodentine followed by a stainless-steel crown. These molars were clinically and radiographically followed up at 6, 12, 18, and 24 months. Statistical analysis was performed to detect differences between the two groups.

Results

A total of 84 pulpotomies were performed obtaining a total success rate of 99.4 and 97.2% for Biodentine and MTA, respectively, at 24 months, showing no statistically significant differences between the two groups.

Conclusion

24-month follow-up showed that Biodentine and MTA have similar effectiveness.

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  1. Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain

    S. Vilella-Pastor, S. Sáez, A. Veloso & F. Guinot-Jimeno

  2. Department of Dentistry, Universitat de Barcelona, C/Feixa Llarga s/n, Hospitalet de Llobregat, 08907, , Barcelona, Spain

    M. Mercadé

  3. Idibell Institute, Barcelona, Spain

    M. Mercadé

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Vilella-Pastor, S., Sáez, S., Veloso, A. et al. Long-term evaluation of primary teeth molar pulpotomies with Biodentine and MTA: a CONSORT randomized clinical trial. Eur Arch Paediatr Dent 22, 685–692 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40368-021-00616-3

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