Randomized Clinical Trial for Primary Molar Pulpotomy, Biodentine Vs Formocresol-ZOE

A New Technique for Primary Molar Pulpotomy : A Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing the Radiographic and Clinical Success of the Formocresol-zinc Oxide Eugenol Technique and the Biodentine Technique

This is a RCT that will compare the clinical and radiographic success of pulpotomies on primary molars between the traditional technique (Formocresol/ZOE) and the new technique with Biodentine. 180 pulpotomies (90 in each group) will be followed for a period of 12 months.

Inclusion Criteria:

• ASA I and II
• less than 1/3 of physiologic root resorption
• asymptomatic tooth (with no history of symptoms)
• no clinical or radiological sign of pathology
• vital tooth, with carious pulpal exposure
• hemostasis must be obtained simply with pressure in less than 5 min
• teeth restored with stainless steel crowns

Exclusion Criteria:

• more than 10 y.o.
• symptomatic tooth (presently or history of symptoms)
• previous pulpal treatment on the tooth
• necrotic pulp
• hyperemic pulp
• inadequate operative technique, defective restauration
• non diagnostic x-ray (pre or post treatment)