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Recent Advances in Indirect Pulp Treatment Materials for Primary Teeth: A Literature Review.
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- Evaluation of the Increase in Dentinal Barrier Thickness Formed by Indirect Pulp Treatment with Two Different Indirect Pulp Capping Agents in Primary Molars: A Randomized Controlled Trial.International journal of clinical pediatric dentistry · 2026Article
- Comparative Analysis of the Physical Properties of Three Different Tricalcium Silicate Cements: An In Vitro Study.European journal of dentistry · 2026Article
- Bacterial cellulose-enhanced MTA versus conventional MTA for indirect pulp capping in primary teeth: a randomized controlled clinical trial.The Saudi dental journal · 2026Article
- Indirect Pulp Treatment for Deep Carious Lesions in Mature Permanent Teeth: A Preventive, Minimally Invasive Clinical Approach.Dentistry journal · 2026Article
- Comparison of Eggshell-derived Calcium Hydroxyapatite and Biodentine as Indirect Pulp-capping Agents in Primary Molars:International journal of clinical pediatric dentistry · 2026Article
- Evaluation of ozonoid olive oil as an indirect pulp capping agent in permanent molars: A randomized clinical trial.Journal of conservative dentistry and endodontics · 2025Article
- Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of Indirect Pulp Capping with Mineral Trioxide Aggregate and Calcium Hydroxide in Primary Molars: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.International journal of clinical pediatric dentistry · 2025Article
- Comparison of Two New Calcium Silicate-based Cements in Indirect Pulp Therapy in Primary Molar Teeth: Clinical Evaluative Study.International journal of clinical pediatric dentistry · 2025Article
- Comparison of Modified NeoPutty MTAInternational journal of clinical pediatric dentistry · 2024Article
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Abstract
aimTo provide an overview of the techniques of indirect pulp treatment (IPT) and the new materials used.
backgroundIndirect Pulp Treatment (IPT) is a conservative treatment approach that can be used in primary molars. Pulpotomy has been adopted as the treatment of choice for deep caries in primary molars. IPT showed higher success rates in recent researches. MATERIALS AND
methodsElectronic search of English scientific papers was accomplished using PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Scopus. Papers published from 1995 to 2019 were included. Search terms used were recent advances, indirect pulp treatment, mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), biodentine, TheraCal-LC, chlorhexidine gluconate (CHX), resin-modified glass ionomer (RMGI), and calcium hydroxide. REVIEW
resultsSeventy two papers were obtained from the electronic search and references of selected studies. Thirty five papers explained recent advances in IPT materials for primary molars. MTA produces more dentinal bridging with superior quality than calcium hydroxide. Similarly, Biodentine can form reparative dentin in a very short period. TheraCal-LC has increased stability and durability with strong physical properties and low solubility. Furthermore, CHX is a chemical disinfectant which can aid in increasing the success rate of IPT when conjugated with other materials. It produced highly successful IPT when combined with RMGI or calcium hydroxide.
conclusionIPT is the preferred treatment approach for preservation of primary dentition. CHX is an emerging material that can provide promising results in IPT when combined with other materials. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Up to date, no material had replaced the popular use of calcium hydroxide in IPT. The use of CHX with RMGI can increase the success rate while preserving the advantages of the latter as it is considered the liner of choice for primary teeth, making IPT a suitable substitute for pulpotomy in primary molars. HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE: Saber AM, El Meligy OA, Alaki SM. Recent Advances in Indirect Pulp Treatment Materials for Primary Teeth: A Literature Review. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2021;14(6):795-801.
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