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Randomized Clinical Trial for Primary Molar Pulpotomy, Biodentine Vs Formocresol-ZOE

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Deep Dental Caries
Interventions
Procedure: Pulpotomies with Formocresol/OZE and Biodentine
Registration Number
NCT02201498
Lead Sponsor
Université de Montréal
Brief Summary

This is a RCT that will compare the clinical and radiographic success of pulpotomies on primary molars between the traditional technique (Formocresol/ZOE) and the new technique with Biodentine. 180 pulpotomies (90 in each group) will be followed for a period of 12 months.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
180
Inclusion Criteria
  • ASA I and II
  • less than 1/3 of physiologic root resorption
  • asymptomatic tooth (with no history of symptoms)
  • no clinical or radiological sign of pathology
  • vital tooth, with carious pulpal exposure
  • hemostasis must be obtained simply with pressure in less than 5 min
  • teeth restored with stainless steel crowns
Exclusion Criteria
  • more than 10 y.o.
  • symptomatic tooth (presently or history of symptoms)
  • previous pulpal treatment on the tooth
  • necrotic pulp
  • hyperemic pulp
  • inadequate operative technique, defective restauration
  • non diagnostic x-ray (pre or post treatment)

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
BiodentinePulpotomies with Formocresol/OZE and BiodentineNew technique, with biodentine
Formocresol/OZEPulpotomies with Formocresol/OZE and BiodentineConventional pulpotomy technique, with formocresol and zinc oxide eugenol
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
clinical success12 months post treatment
radiographic success12 months post treatment
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

CHU Sainte-Justine

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Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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