The purpose of this RCT is to compare the clinical/radiographic outcomes of Potassium nitrate in polycarboxylate cement and MTA as pulpotomy biomaterials used for asymptomatic vital primary lower second molar and this will help to clinically evaluate the use of alternative material in vital pulpotomy in primary molars with deep carious cavities.
Emphasis is set on avoiding total pupectomy and maintaining radicular pulp vitality therefore maintain the tooth in a viable condition till it's shedding and eruption of the permanent successor.
Children aged 4 to 7 years, in good general health.
Children with vital, deeply carious primary molars.
No history of spontaneous pain, pathological mobility, draining sinus tract, redness or swelling of the vestibule.
Normal gingival and periodontal condition, with no sensitivity to vestibular palpation, and no pain on percussion test.
Children with a physical disability or medical disability.
Unrestorable molars.
Uncooperative patient.
Parent unable to attend Follow- up visits.
Cairo University
Lead sponsor
National Research Centre, Egypt
Collaborator