MTA pulpotomy of human permanent molars with irreversible pulpitis.
The histological success of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) pulpotomy for treatment of irreversible pulpitis in human teeth as an alternative treatment was investigated in this study. Fourteen molars which had to be extracted were selected from patients 16-28 years old. The selection criteria include carious pulp exposure with a history of lingering pain. After isolation, caries removal and pulp exposure, MTA was used in pulpotomy treatment. Patients were evaluated for pain after 24 h. Two patients were lost from this study. Twelve teeth were extracted after 2 months and were assessed histologically. Recall examinations confirmed that none of the patients experienced pain after pulpotomy. Histological observation revealed that all samples had dentin bridge formation completely and that the pulps were vital and free of inflammation. Although the results favour the use of MTA as a pulpotomy material, more studies with larger samples and a longer recall period are suggested to justify the use of MTA for treatment of irreversible pulpitis in human permanent teeth.
Eghbal
Mohammad Jafar
MJ
Department of Endodontics, Iranian Center for Endodontic Research, Dental Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University M.C., Tehran, Iran.
Asgary
Saeed
S
Baglue
Reza Ali
RA
Parirokh
Masoud
M
Ghoddusi
Jamileh
J