Partial pulpotomy with tri-calcium silicate material (MTA or Biodentine) vs Partial pulpotomy with calcium hydroxide
Overall success (composite of clinical and radiographic success) · Adults aged 18 years or older with mature permanent teeth and carious pulp exposure
Partial pulpotomy with tri-calcium silicate cements (MTA/Biodentine) has a much higher success rate than with calcium hydroxide in adults (86.8% vs 34.3%; ungraded).
2 findings from 1 review
- Partial pulpotomy for carious pulp exposure in adult mature permanent teeth: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 2025 All outcomes>=1 year (subgroups at 1, 2, 5 years) · Dental/endodontic clinical practice · Capping material (tri-calcium silicate vs calcium hydroxide)MD 52.5Studies not reportedGRADE not reported
- Partial pulpotomy for carious pulp exposure in adult mature permanent teeth: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 2025 All outcomesMeta-regressionMeta-regression effect (%) 37Studies not reportedGRADE not reported