Antimicrobial Pulpotomy of Primary Molars

Survival of Primary Molars Treated With Antimicrobial Pulpotomy or Calcium Hydroxide Pulpectomy

There is a lack of evidence of the long-term successful outcomes of antimicrobial endodontic treatment for primary teeth. This study intended to evaluate (by survival analysis) the effectiveness of an antimicrobial pulpotomy (chloramphenicol, tetracycline, zinc oxide/eugenol) in primary molars compared to calcium hydroxide pulpectomy, testing the hypothesis that antimicrobial pulpotomy could be an alternative pulp therapy for primary teeth with pulp inflammation or necrosis.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Healthy children (ASA PS 1)
• Children presenting one or more primary molar with pulp inflammation or necrosis due to carious lesion and indicated for endodontic therapy

Exclusion Criteria:

• Lost to follow-up