Am J Dent
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Long-term outcomes of pulpotomy in permanent teeth with irreversible pulpitis: A multi-center randomized controlled trial.
To compare success rates of full pulpotomy (FP) with two endodontic biomaterials on symptomatic vital teeth with closed apices in the presence of apical periodontitis. ⋯ Both MTA and CEM biomaterials were found to be equally effective pulpotomy agents for mature permanent molars with irreversible pulpitis and associated apical periodontitis in different age groups. The performance of this novel minimally invasive biotechnology may support a paradigm shift towards more biologic/conservative treatments in dentistry worldwide.