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ArticleDental traumatology : official publication of International Association for Dental Traumatology2022

Retrospective analysis of the outcomes of pulpotomies in traumatised permanent anterior teeth.

Lucy Yu, Bill Kahler, Shanika Nanayakkara, Neeta Prabhu

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Article in Dental traumatology : official publication of International Association for Dental Traumatology, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Lucy YuSchool of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Bill KahlerThe University of Queensland Oral Health Centre, Herston, Queensland, Australia.
Shanika NanayakkaraSchool of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Neeta PrabhuSchool of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0267-2172
The University of Sydney · AUQueensland Health · AU

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND/

aimComplicated crown fractures are frequently encountered in the paediatric population and pulpotomy procedures (either partial or coronal) are recommended to maintain the pulp. The aim of this study was to determine the pulp outcomes of permanent teeth with complicated crown fractures treated with pulpotomy in a hospital-setting and to identify potential factors which may influence the outcomes. MATERIAL AND

methodsData for this retrospective study were extracted from dental records of patients with complicated crown fractures and treated with pulpotomies at a single centre between 1 January 2015 and 30 August 2019. Pulp outcomes were determined, and the associations between the outcome and independent variables were assessed using the Chi-Square test of independence and the Point-Biserial Correlation Test. Predictors of outcome were identified using the binary logistic regression model.

resultsThe overall success of pulpotomy in managing traumatised permanent teeth was 61%, which was lower than those previously reported. Pulp healing was seen in 54.1% and 73.7% of teeth treated with partial pulpotomies and coronal pulpotomies, respectively. The presence of a radiographically detectable dentine bridge (p < .01) and longer clinical experience of the clinician (p < .04) was significantly associated with successful outcomes. The history of pain and the stage of root development were identified as significant predictors of the outcome.

conclusionPulpotomy is a viable treatment modality for complicated crown fractures in the paediatric population. However, appropriate case selection and further training may be required to ensure improved pulp healing outcomes. A longer follow-up period should be considered to identify late-stage complications.

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PulpotomyTooth FracturesChildDental Pulp ExposureDentition, PermanentHumansRetrospective StudiesTreatment Outcomecomplicated crown fracturesdental traumapermanent teethpulpotomypulp prognosis

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PMID35972842
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