Comparing Partial Pulpotomy Outcomes in Mature Permanent Teeth with Moderate vs Severe Pulpitis

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are investigating the outcomes of partial pulpotomy treatment in mature permanent molars diagnosed with moderate or severe pulpitis. The study aims to compare the clinical and radiographic success between these two groups and to evaluate the impact on oral health-related quality of life OHRQoL and postoperative pain. Participants will be aged 15 to 40 years and divided into two groups based on the severity of their pulpitis. The study involves performing partial pulpotomy on mature permanent molars after diagnosis of either moderate or severe pulpitis. The procedure includes removing caries, amputating pulp tissue, controlling bleeding with 3% sodium hypochlorite, and capping with mineral trioxide aggregate MTA followed by a resin-modified glass ionomer cement RMGIC layer. The tooth is then restored permanently with composite resin. Root canal therapy will be started if bleeding cannot be controlled within 10 minutes. Participants will be monitored over a 12-month period with clinical and radiographic assessments at 6 and 12 months to evaluate treatment success. Postoperative pain and oral health quality of life will be recorded daily for 1 week after treatment. The primary outcome is the success rate after one year. The study will also track pain levels and quality of life changes shortly after treatment to understand patient experience. Total follow-up is up to 12 months.

Outcome of Partial Pulpotomy in Moderate and Severe Pulpitis