Success of Pulp Treatments in Children's Teeth
Author Information
Author(s): Montero-Copoya Ana Luisa, Robles-Bermeo Norma Leticia, Lucas-Rincón Salvador Eduardo, Márquez-Corona María de Lourdes, Guadarrama-Reyes Saraí Carmina, Lovera-Rojas Nayeli, Casanova-Rosado Juan Fernando, Villalobos-Rodelo Juan José, Escoffié-Ramírez Mauricio, Medina-Solís Carlo Eduardo, Di Palo Maria Pia, Di Spirito Federica
Primary Institution: Autonomous University of the State of Mexico
Hypothesis
What is the clinical success rate of pulpotomies using Intermediate Restorative Material and preformed metal crowns in children?
Conclusion
The clinical success rate of primary teeth treated with pulpotomy, Intermediate Restorative Material, and preformed metal crowns was high, close to 100%.
Supporting Evidence
- The clinical success rate was 98.2% based on symptom reports from parents.
- 414 teeth were treated with pulpotomy, IRM, and PMCs during the study.
- Follow-ups ranged from 6 to 69 months, with an average of 42.4 months.
- Most participants were girls, and the average age was 5.28 years.
- Three treatments failed due to infectious processes, while 53 teeth had normal exfoliation.
Takeaway
This study found that a treatment for children's teeth can work really well, almost all the time, helping kids avoid pain and keep their teeth healthy.
Methodology
A cross-sectional ambispective study reviewing medical records and conducting telephone interviews with parents/caregivers.
Potential Biases
Selection bias may have occurred due to using children from a single public university setting.
Limitations
Data collection relied on parental recall, which may introduce bias, and the study lacked a control group.
Participant Demographics
Most participants were girls (54.3%), with an average age of 5.28 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.0001
Confidence Interval
95%
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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