Pulpotomy not inferior RCT for the management of acute irreversible pulpitis

Written By :  Dr. Shravani Dali
Medically Reviewed By :  Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2023-01-10 14:30 GMT   |   Update On 2023-01-11 07:50 GMT
Advertisement

Pulpotomy is not inferior to the conventional root canal treatment for the management of acute irreversible pulpitis in mature permanent teeth in adults suggests a recent study published in the Evidence-based dentistry.

A comprehensive literature search was performed on PubMed and Cochrane Library covering the years 2000-2021 for randomised clinical trials addressing the defined clinical question. The title and abstract were reviewed by two authors independently and any conflict was resolved by discussion with the third author.
Advertisement
Only randomised controlled trials studies that compared cervical pulpotomy against non-surgical root canal treatment were included in this systematic review. Studies dealing with primary teeth or immature permanent teeth were excluded. Studies that reported clinical and radiographic success rate with a minimum follow-up of six months were included. The authors tabulated the data from primary sources without any synthesis.
Results

Only four studies fulfilled the inclusion/exclusion criteria.

The results indicate that the clinical success rate of pulpotomy was comparable to root canal treatment while the radiographic success rate was higher in pulpotomy.

Pulpotomy is not inferior to conventional root canal treatment for the management of acute irreversible pulpitis in mature permanent teeth in adults.

Reference:

Madurantakam, P. Is pulpotomy an effective therapeutic option for the management of acute irreversible pulpitis in mature permanent teeth?. Evid Based Dent 23, 136 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41432-022-0834-x

Keywords:

Madurantakam, P, pulpotomy, effective, therapeutic, option, management, acute, irreversible, pulpitis, mature, permanent, teeth, Evid Based Dent

Tags:    
Article Source : Evidence based Dentistry

Disclaimer: This website is primarily for healthcare professionals. The content here does not replace medical advice and should not be used as medical, diagnostic, endorsement, treatment, or prescription advice. Medical science evolves rapidly, and we strive to keep our information current. If you find any discrepancies, please contact us at corrections@medicaldialogues.in. Read our Correction Policy here. Nothing here should be used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We do not endorse any healthcare advice that contradicts a physician's guidance. Use of this site is subject to our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Advertisement Policy. For more details, read our Full Disclaimer here.

NOTE: Join us in combating medical misinformation. If you encounter a questionable health, medical, or medical education claim, email us at factcheck@medicaldialogues.in for evaluation.

Our comments section is governed by our Comments Policy . By posting comments at Medical Dialogues you automatically agree with our Comments Policy , Terms And Conditions and Privacy Policy .

Similar News