Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) vs Calcium hydroxide (CH)
Overall success (composite of clinical and radiographic success) · Permanent teeth with carious pulp exposure
In partial pulpotomy, MTA had significantly higher success than calcium hydroxide (OR 2.81; ungraded).
4 findings from 1 review · compare the 2 reviews
- Efficacy of pulpotomy for permanent teeth with carious pulp exposure: A systematic review and meta-analysis of… 2024 All outcomes>=12 months · Partial pulpotomyOR 2.81 [1.38, 5.74]Studies not reportedGRADE 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 teethOR 2.63 [1.14, 6.03]Studies not reportedGRADE not reported
- Efficacy of pulpotomy for permanent teeth with carious pulp exposure: A systematic review and meta-analysis of… 2024 All outcomes>=12 monthsOR 2.41 [1.28, 4.51]7 studies · 377 participantsLow
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- Efficacy of pulpotomy for permanent teeth with carious pulp exposure: A systematic review and meta-analysis of… 2024 All outcomes>=12 months · Irreversible pulpitisOR 3.17 [1.25, 7.99]Studies not reportedGRADE not reported