Vital Pulp Therapy (VPT) Using Calcium Enriched Mixture (CEM) to Treat Irreversible Pulpitis

Vital Pulp Therapy for Management of Irreversible Pulpitis in Human Permanent Teeth: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

To compare the effect of different VPT methods using Calcium Enriched Mixture (CEM) cement for management of human dental pulp with irreversible pulpitis.

The purpose of this randomized clinical trial is to demonstrate the effect of four methods of Vital Pulp Therapy (VPT) using a new endodontic bio-material [calcium enriched mixture (CEM) cement] in pain relief as well as clinical/radiographic success, for management of irreversible pulpitis of human permanent teeth.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Carious permanent vital mature molar tooth with closed apex (with preoperative X-ray)
2. Positive response to EPT or cold test
3. patients willing to participate in study
4. Healthy subjects; absence of any systematic disorder
5. Age ≥ 10 years old
6. Both gender
7. Written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Moderate or severe periodontitis; pockets >3mm
2. None restorable tooth
3. Internal or external root resorption
4. Root canal calcification
5. Non vital pulps
6. Analgesic taken within the last 8h
7. Active systemic disease
8. Pregnancy or nursing
9. History of opioid addiction/abuse
10. Temporary residency