326 - Color Stability of Primary Anterior Maxillary Teeth After Biodentine Pulpotomy

Abstract:

Purpose: Calcium silicate cements are considered gold-standard materials for pulpotomies in primary and permanent teeth. Among these, mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and Biodentineare the most commonly used. MTA, while clinically successful, is not recommended for use in the esthetic zone due to its tendency to cause discoloration. In contrast, laboratory and clinical studies with Biodentine in permanent teeth have not shown discoloration of the treated tooth. The purpose of this prospective clinical study is to investigate the long-term effect of Biodentine when used as a pulpotomy medicament in primary anterior teeth restored with a resin-based crown.
 

Methods: This observational study is recruiting healthy 3-to -5-year-old patients who are being treated in the operating room for oral rehabilitation under general anesthesia. Carious maxillary incisors having pulp exposure during caries excavation received a Biodentine pulpotomy and a resin strip-crown restoration. The treated tooth/teeth were photographed at the day of treatment, 6 and 12 months post-operatively. Images are to be assessed independently for color change by two calibrated investigators.
 

Results:    Preliminary 6 months results are being collected.
 

Conclusion: Conclusion will be formulated once results are finalized.
 

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