Title |
Pulp management for caries in adults: maintaining pulp vitality
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Published in |
Cochrane database of systematic reviews, April 2007
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DOI | 10.1002/14651858.cd004484.pub2 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
Miyashita H, Worthington HV, Qualtrough A, Plasschaert A |
Abstract |
There is a range of treatment options for the management of the pulp in extensively decayed teeth. These include direct and indirect pulp capping, pulpotomy or pulpectomy. If the tooth is symptomatic or if there are periapical bone changes, then endodontic treatment is required. However, if the tooth is asymptomatic but the caries is extensive, there is no consensus as to the best method of management. In addition, there has been a recent move towards using alternative materials and methods such as the direct or indirect placement of bonding agents and mineral trioxide aggregate. Most studies have investigated the management of asymptomatic carious teeth with or without an exposed dental pulp using various capping materials (e.g. calcium hydroxide, Ledermix, Triodent, Biorex, etc.). However, there is no long term data regarding the outcome of management of asymptomatic, carious teeth according to different regimens. |
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