Aims: The
aim of the study was to assess the clinical and radiographical treatment
outcome following pulpotomy using Biodentine, in primary mandibular second
molar teeth.
Settings
and Design: Tertiary
dental health care setting (Government Dental college Thiruvananthapuram),
Prospective study
Methods
and Material: A total 27 consecutive patients ranging in age from 4-8
years, satisfying the inclusion and exclusion criteria participated in the study. Pulpotomy procedure was carried out using
Biodentine and followed up at 3,6,12 month’s intervals. The clinical success
criteria in terms of absence of pain, pathologic mobility, swelling, sinus and
radiographic success criteria in terms of pathologic root resorption,
periapical and furcal radiolucency were noted. Evaluation of the treatment
outcomes were based on clinical and radiographic examination. The resulting
data were tabulated and statistically analyzed.
Statistical
analysis used: SPSS version 25.0 was
used to analyze the data
Results: At the end of the 1-year follow-up, the
clinical and radiographic success rates were 92.5% and 88.9%, respectively.
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