Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation in Pulpotomy of Primary Molars Using Protooth Vs. MTA

Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation in Pulpotomy of Primary Molars Using Novel Fast-setting Calcium Silicate Cement (Protooth) Versus Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA): A Pilot Study

The aim of the study is to evaluate the clinical and radiographic success in pulpotomy using novel fast-setting calcium silicate cement (Protooth) versus MTA in exposed primary molars.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Complete physical and mental health, with no confounding history of systemic disease and/or use of special local or systemic drugs

• No allergic reactions recorded in patient history

• Having primary molar teeth in one jaw, having deep caries and vital pulp.

• No history of spontaneous pain, pathologic mobility, draining sinus tract, redness or swelling of vestibule

• Normal gingival and periodontal condition, with no sensitivity to vestibular palpation, and no pain on percussion test

  • Radiographic criteria:

• No sign of radiolucency in periapical or furcation area

• No widening of PDL space or loss of lamina dura continuity

• No evidence of internal/external pathologic root resorption

Exclusion Criteria:

• Lack of informed consent by the child patient's parent
• Lack of informed consent by the child patient's parent
• Unable to attend follow-up visits.
• Refusal of participation.