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| Year : 2020 | Volume
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Success of pulpotomy in mature permanent teeth with irreversible pulpitis: A systematic review
Kamil Zafar1, Muhammad Rizwan Nazeer2, Robia Ghafoor1, Farhan Raza Khan1
1 Section of Operative Dentistry, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
2 Department of Operative Dentistry, Baharia University Medical and Dental College, Karachi, Pakistan
Correspondence Address:
Dr. Kamil Zafar
1st, Floor JHS Building, Aga Khan University Hospital, P. O. Box: 3500, Stadium Road, Karachi 74800
Pakistan
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DOI: 10.4103/JCD.JCD_179_19
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The objective of the present systematic review is to evaluate the success of pulpotomy in mature permanent teeth presented with irreversible pulpitis. The following databases were searched: PubMed, Oral and Dentistry Database, Cochrane, and CINAHL plus. We included studies published in the English language only. However, narrative reviews and case reports/series were excluded. The first electronic and hand search yielded a total of 2851 articles. After going through extensive screening and eligibility process, only six articles were finally selected for the review. The follow-up period ranged from 1 to 10 years. Randomized controlled trial compared pulpotomy with the root canal treatment and reported comparable and even better success of the pulpotomy (78% success). All the other studies have also shown better clinical and radiographic success of pulpotomy (68%–100%). Pulpotomy can be considered an alternative option for mature permanent teeth with irreversible pulpitis.
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