children aged 5 to 7 years with deep carious second primary molars that require vital pulp therapy will be treated using either MTA or bioceramic putty, then will be fully covered using either stainless steel crowns or 3D printed resin crowns.
Children aged from 5 to 7 years. 2. Medically healthy children (ASA I) (Appendix I) 3. Positive or definitely positive behavior (Frankl's rating scale scores III or IV) (Appendix II) 4. Parents/legal guardians who provide written informed consent Tooth inclusion criteria(8, 14, 31)
Vital pulp confirmed by absence of clinical and/or radiographic signs of necorosis or infection.
Signs of reversible pulpitis. 10
Require full coverage restorations
History of spontaneous pain. 2. Tooth mobility. 3. Excessive bleeding from radicular stumps after coronal pulp amputation. 4. Radiographic evidence of pathological root resorption, inter-radicular bone loss, periapical pathology, or canal calcifications. 5. Previous dental treatment of the involved molar. 6. Children with special healthcare needs.