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. 2018 Jun;9(Suppl 1):S69-S73.
doi: 10.4103/ccd.ccd_48_18.

In vivo Outcomes of Indirect Pulp Treatment in Primary Posterior Teeth: 6 Months' Follow-up

Ananya Chauhan  1 , Parminder Dua  1 , Sheeba Saini  1 , Ritu Mangla  1 , Apra Butail  1 , Shivika Ahluwalia  2
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In vivo Outcomes of Indirect Pulp Treatment in Primary Posterior Teeth: 6 Months' Follow-up

Ananya Chauhan et al. Contemp Clin Dent. 2018 Jun.

Abstract

Background: Indirect pulp treatment (IPT) is a minimally invasive procedure based on the application of a protective liner on the affected dentin, thereby preserving the pulp vitality.

Aim: This study aims to evaluate and compare the clinical and radiographic outcomes of IPT when a layer of calcium hydroxide (Dycal), mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), or Biodentine was placed over the affected dentin in primary molars.

Materials and methods: A clinical trial with sample size of 45 primary molars between the age group of 4-9 years, of which 15 teeth were considered, each for Group I (Dycal), Group II (MTA), and Group III (Biodentine). Measurements on digitized radiographs were made at baseline, 3, and 6 months using Corel Draw software.

Results: One-way ANOVA and post hoc tests indicated a statistically significant difference in dentin thickness (P < 0.05) in all the groups. Within Group I, the thickness of dentin was 0.066 ± 0.009 mm at 3 months and 0.099 ± 0.011 mm at 6 months. In Group II, 0.081 ± 0.010 mm at 3 months and 0.123 ± 0.016 mm at 6 months. In Group III, 0.102 ± 0.021 mm at 3 months and 0.154 ± 0.022 mm at 6 months.

Conclusions: Clinically, 100% success rate was observed in all the groups whereas radiographically, Biodentine was superior to both the groups.

Keywords: Biodentine; Dycal; indirect pulp treatment; mineral trioxide aggregate; remaining dentine thickness.

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Figures

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Figure 1
Sample collection and distribution
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Figure 2
The baseline, i.e. the vertical distance between the highest point of the pulp horn (a) to the base of the restoration (b)
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Figure 3
Intergroup increment in dentin deposited at the end of 3 months, 6 months, and between 3 and 6 months in all the groups, respectively
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