Vital pulp therapy with three different pulpotomy agents in immature molars: a case report.

Abstract

INTRODUCTION:

This case report describes apexogenesis treatment of three molar teeth of an 8-year-old boy using three different pulpotomy agents.

METHODS:

Pulpotomy was performed on decayed immature molar teeth with established irreversible pulpitis and the remaining pulp was capped with either zinc oxide eugenol, ProRoot mineral trioxide aggregate or calcium-enriched mixture (CEM) cement. Teeth were restored with stainless steel crowns.

RESULTS:

Eighteen months clinical and radiographic follow-up revealed successful preservation of pulpal vitality with continued root development in all treated teeth.

CONCLUSION:

Based on this case report, CEM cement may be an alternative option for pulpotomy treatment of immature permanent molars.

• Authors: Azadeh Harandi, Maryam Forghani, Jamileh Ghoddusi
• Journal: Iranian endodontic journal (Iran Endod J) Vol. 8 Issue 3 Pg. 145-8 ( 2013) ISSN: 1735-7497 [Print] Iran
• PMID: 23922578 (Publication Type: Case Reports)