Clinical and radiographic evaluation of Portland cement added to radiopacifying agents in primary molar pulpotomies

Author(s)

Lourenco Neto, N. ; Marques, N. C. T. ; Fernandes, A. P. ; Hungaro Duarte, M. A. ; Abdo, R. C. C. ; Machado, M. A. A. M. ; Oliveira, T. M.

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: EUROPEAN ARCHIVES OF PAEDIATRIC DENTISTRY; v. 16, n. 5, p. 377-382, OCT 2015.
• Web of Science Citations: 4

Abstract

Aim This was to evaluate the clinical and radiographic outcomes of Portland cement (PC) added to radiopacifying agents in primary molar pulpotomies. Methods Thirty primary mandibular molars of children aged between 5 and 9 years were randomly assigned to the following groups: PC; PC with iodoform (PC + CHI3); PC with zirconium oxide ( PC + ZrO2) and treated by pulpotomy technique. Clinical and radiographic follow-up assessments were performed at 6, 12 and 24 months. Statistical analysis was performed by Fisher's exact test (P < 0.05). Results The clinical and radiographic evaluations showed 100 % success rates, and the results showed no statistically significant difference between groups. Conclusions According to this study, PC added to radiopacifying agents exhibited satisfactory clinical and radiographic results in primary molar pulpotomies. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 09/11284-4 - Vascular endothelial growth factor in the pulp response after the use of capping material preceded by antiinflammatory or low-level laser in pulpotomies of human primary teeth
• Grantee: Thais Marchini de Oliveira Valarelli
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants