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Current concepts in vital primary pulp therapy.

A B Fuks1

  • 1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel.

European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry
|July 23, 2003
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Vital pulp treatments for primary teeth are reviewed. Indirect pulp treatment is acceptable for reversible inflammation. For exposed pulps, Mineral Trioxide Aggregate shows promise, while ferric sulfate offers a cost-effective alternative to formocresol.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Dental Materials Science
  • Regenerative Endodontics

Background:

  • Understanding molecular and cellular changes in tooth development and repair informs vital pulp treatment strategies.
  • Indirect pulp treatment is viable for primary teeth with reversible pulpitis if diagnosed accurately and restored properly.
  • Direct pulp capping (DPC) with calcium hydroxide shows variable success in primary teeth, unlike in permanent teeth.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the biologic validity of various vital pulp treatments for primary teeth.
  • To review the efficacy of different materials and techniques for managing pulp exposures in primary teeth.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent scientific literature on vital pulp therapies for primary teeth.
  • Analysis of success rates and outcomes for indirect pulp treatment, direct pulp capping, and pulpotomy.

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  • Comparison of traditional materials (calcium hydroxide, formocresol) with newer alternatives (MTA, ferric sulfate).

    • Main Results:

    • Indirect pulp treatment is effective for reversible pulpitis with proper diagnosis and restoration.
    • Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) demonstrates superior results in pulpotomy compared to formocresol, with no internal resorption.
    • Ferric sulfate is a comparable and cost-effective alternative to formocresol for pulpotomies, though MTA shows better outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • Vital pulp therapies require careful diagnosis and material selection for optimal outcomes in primary teeth.
    • MTA is a highly effective material for pulpotomy in primary teeth, despite its cost.
    • Ferric sulfate remains a valid, inexpensive option for primary tooth pulpotomies, offering an alternative to formocresol.