The study aims to evaluate the clinical performance of Cention-Forte (CF) material in the restoration of pulpotomized second primary molars compared to conventional stainless steel crowns (SSC), and also to assess the restorations' antibacterial effect on salivary cariogenic bacterial count.
Cooperative children (Positive or definitely positive) according to the Frankl's behaviour rating scale.
Children free of any systemic disease or special health care needs (ASA1).
Completion of an informed consent to participate in the study.
Second primary molar tooth with occluso-proximal carious lesions indicated for pulpotomy.
Clinical signs or symptoms of irreversible pulpitis or non- vitality.
Radiographic signs of degeneration including internal or external root resorption, furcation involvement.
Pathologic mobility detected by placing the points of a pair of tweezers in the occlusal fossa and gently rocking the tooth buccolingually.
Reported usage of local or systemic antibiotics, chlorhexidine or fluoride mouthwashes within the last 2 weeks.
Noha Fouad
Lead sponsor
Alexandria University
Sponsor institution