This review evaluating the evaluate the success rate of pulpotomies on permanent teeth using ProRoot MTA, compared to calcium hydroxide or other bioceramic cements included 16 RCTs. The findings suggest better outcomes with MTA than calcium hydroxide. However 10 of the studies were at high risk of bias and the overall certainty of evidence was assessed as low.
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This review of techniques and materials used for the management of deep caries in immature permanent teeth included 12 RCT papers. The findings suggest high success rates for pulpotomy, but only a small number of papers were available for other techniques.
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This overview comparing the success rates of various pulpotomy medicaments or techniques, and assessing the methodological quality of reviews included 8 systematic reviews. While most pulpotomy medicaments/techniques, except calcium hydroxide had success rates of 80% or more there is a lack of evidence on the choice of pulpotomy agent.
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This review of vital pulp treatment in the management of traumatised human vital permanent teeth diagnosed with complicated crown or crown-root fractures included 14 studies. Whiel the findings suggest good outcomes most of the included studies were observational with substantial heterogeneity in clinical protocols employed, assessment criteria and outcome reporting.
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This review the outcome of direct pulp capping (DPC) in mature permanent teeth with a cariously exposed pulp and a clinical diagnosis of reversible pulpitis included 14 studies. The findings suggest that direct pulp capping is generally a clinically effective procedure in teeeth with reversible pulpitis.
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This review comparing the clinical and radiographic success of Biodentine versus MTA for pulpotomy in primary teeth included 9 RCTs finding no difference in outcomes.
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