What do systematic reviews say?

Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) vs Calcium hydroxide (CH)

In partial pulpotomy, MTA had significantly higher success than calcium hydroxide (OR 2.81; ungraded).

• Efficacy of pulpotomy for permanent teeth with carious pulp exposure: A systematic review and meta-analysis of… 2024 All outcomes

  >=12 months · Partial pulpotomy
  OR 2.81 [1.38, 5.74]
  Studies not reported
  GRADE not reported
• Efficacy of pulpotomy for permanent teeth with carious pulp exposure: A systematic review and meta-analysis of… 2024 All outcomes

  >=12 months · Mature teeth
  OR 2.63 [1.14, 6.03]
  Studies not reported
  GRADE not reported
• Efficacy of pulpotomy for permanent teeth with carious pulp exposure: A systematic review and meta-analysis of… 2024 All outcomes

  >=12 months
  OR 2.41 [1.28, 4.51]
  7 studies · 377 participants
  Low