SynthesisEuropean endodontic journal2024
Treatment Outcomes and Prognostic Factors of Direct Pulp Capping in Permanent Teeth: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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5 citing papers in PubMed.
- Clinical Evaluation of Three Direct Pulp Capping Materials in Caries-Induced Pulpitis of Mature Permanent Teeth: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Clinical and experimental dental research · 2026Trial
- Clinical Outcomes of Immediate and Delayed Composite Restorations After Pulp Capping with Biodentine: A Systematic Literature Review.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2026Review
- Therapy and material choices in pulp exposure among public dentists in Norway.Acta odontologica Scandinavica · 2026Article
- Effect of combined application of premixed bioceramic paste and diode laser in vital pulp therapy: an immunohistochemical randomized controlled split-mouth in vivo animal experiment.Restorative dentistry & endodontics · 2026Article
- Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes of Vital Pulp Therapy Using Resin-Modified Versus Conventional Calcium Silicate-Based Materials: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2026Review
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Abstract
objectiveThe objectives of this study were (i) to assess the overall treatment outcomes of direct pulp capping in permanent teeth and (ii) to investigate and identify the prognostic factors.
methodsFor the selection of included studies, MEDLINE via Ovid, EMBASE, PubMed, Cochrane Library, and manual search methods were used. After thorough screening, the quality assessment and data extraction criteria were established.
resultsThis systematic review is comprised of 33 studies, including 11 prospective cohort studies, 9 retrospective cohort studies, and 13 randomized clinical trials. After applying the quality assessment criteria, 26 articles were included in the meta-analysis. The weighted pooled success rate was 83% with a 95% confidence interval between 79-87%. Meta-regression analysis indicated that rubber dam isolation in all treatment steps was significantly more effective than other techniques (risk ratio=1.44; 95% confidence interval 1.06-2.16, p<0.05).
conclusionThis study provides evidence of successful treatment outcomes using direct pulp capping in permanent teeth, with 'adequate tooth isolation" identified as a significant prognostic factor.
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