Light Cured Resin Modified Calcium Silicate Versus Light Cured Calcium Hydroxide in Indirect Pulp Treatment of Primary Molars

Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of Light Cured Resin Modified Calcium Silicate Versus Light Cured Calcium Hydroxide in Indirect Pulp Treatment of Primary Molars

The objective of this study is to explore if light cured resin modified Calcium silicate could result in better clinical and radiographic success if compared to light cured Calcium hydroxide when used in indirect pulp capping treatment in primary molars.

To evaluate clinical and radiographic success of resin modified calcium silicate in comparison to light cured calcium hydroxide as indirect pulp capping materials in primary molars.

P: Children aged (4-7 years) with deep carious lesions in lower primary second molars indicated for indirect pulp treatment.

I: Indirect pulp treatment using light cured resin modified Calcium Silicate (TheraCal).

C: Indirect pulp treatment using light cured Calcium Hydroxide. O: clinical and radiographic success.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Medically free children.
2. Age range from 4-7 years.
3. Presence of lower second primary molars with deep carious occlusal lesion.
4. No history of spontaneous pain (reversible pulpitis).
5. Clinically: Absence of swelling, sinus, fistula, pain on percussion and tooth mobility.
6. Radiographically: Absence of radiolucent lesions at furcation or periapical region and absence of internal or external root resorption.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Uncooperative children.
2. Any unmet previous criterion.