Pediatric Dentistry, Post Pulpotomy Restoration
Conditions
Keywords
cention forte, tetric n ceram, alkasite
Brief summary
The aim of this study will be directed to: Evaluate the clinical performance of alkasite composite as a final restoration for pulpotomized primary molars.
Interventions
25 primary molars were restored with an Alkasite composite Cention-forte after Formocresol pulpotomy.
5 primary molars were restored with Tetric® N-Ceram bulk-fill composite after Formocresol pulpotomy.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Deep carious vital primary molars at site 1, 2, and size 3 according to the SI/STA classification of caries. * Healthy children free from systemic diseases. * Cooperative patient: Frankel rating 3,4. Radiographically: * Deep caries approximating the pulp. * Roots with no more than one-third physiologic resorption. * Normal lamina dura and periodontal ligament space.
Exclusion criteria
* Patients with bruxism. * Clinical signs or symptoms of irreversible pulpitis or pulp degeneration. * Parents refuse treatment. Radiographically: * Furcation involvement. * periapical lesion. * Pathologic resorption (internal or external).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical evaluation of the final restoration according to USPHS Criteria | at 3, 6, and 9 months | Clinical evaluation of the final restoration is done according to the modified united states public health service USPHS Criteria for direct clinical evaluation of restoration |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
faculty of dentistry Tanta university