›› 2021, Vol. 41 ›› Issue (4): 342-346.

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Clinical effects of pulpotomy in mature permanent teeth in different age groups

  

  • Received:2020-11-25 Revised:2021-01-20 Online:2021-04-28 Published:2021-04-16

Abstract: Objective: To investigate the success rate of full pulpotomy in different age groups.Method: Sixty-seven permanent posterior teeth with symptomatic vital pulps in 61 patients aged 18-76 years were included and divided into Young Group (18-39y), Middle-aged Group (40-59y), Senior Group (above 60y). Preoperative pulpal and periapical diagnosis was established. After informed consent, the tooth underwent full pulpotomy using MTA as capping materials. Patients were recalled for clinical and radiographic evaluation at 6 months postoperatively. Results: Diagnosis of pulpitis was established in 52 teeth with carious exposure, 15 teeth with severe tooth wear. Success rate in SG(80%) was found significantly lower than YG(100%), while no differences were detected between YG(89%)&MG, nor MG&SG. General success rate of full pulpotomy in mature permanent teeth was 92%. Conclusion: Pulpotomy could be applied in patients of all age to treat severe tooth wear and cariously exposed irreversible pulpitis in mature permanent teeth under strict indication.

Key words: pulpotomy, mature permanent teeth, Severe Attrition

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