The Chinese journal of dental research : the official journal of the Scientific Section of the Chinese Stomatological Association (CSA)
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Mineral trioxide aggregate versus calcium hydroxide for pulpotomy in primary molars.
To compare the effects of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and calcium hydroxide (CH) for pulpotomy in primary molars. ⋯ MTA was more successful than CH for pulpotomies in primary molar teeth, and may be a suitable replacement for CH in primary molar pulpotomies.
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To evaluate the level of psychosocial difficulties in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) by using the Symptom Checklist 90 revised (SCL-90-R), and determine whether there is an association between psychosocial status and chronic pain severity. ⋯ The GCP severity is a suitable tool to assess the psychosocial and physical status of TMD chronic pain. Some TMD patients have psychological problems and symptoms of psychopathology, especially those with high disability. Physicians should keep this possibility in mind when treating patients with TMD chronic pain.