About this trial
The aim of this study was to compare the one-year results of selective caries removal and partial pulpotomy treatments in terms of pulp survival and the need for further endodontic treatment in deep carious lesions.Individuals aged 18-65 years with medically healthy mature permanent teeth with deep caries will be included. The included teeth will be randomly assigned to the selective caries removal or partial pulpotomy group. Follow-up evaluations will be performed at 6 months and 12 months. The main outcome is pulp survival as determined by clinical and radiographic success.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Individuals aged 18-65
ASA I or II general health status
Deep primary or secondary caries lesion (up to 75% dentin thickness)
Restorable permanent teeth with mature apex
Disqualifiers
Pregnancy
Periapical lesion
Spontaneous pain or tenderness to palpation
Teeth for which pulp opening or crown/root supported prosthesis is planned
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- selective caries removal
- partial pulpotpmy