What do systematic reviews say?

2 questions · 2 findings · 1 reviews · Dental caries

No studies found 0 · 0%GRADE not reported 2 · 100%Very low 0 · 0%Low 0 · 0%Moderate 0 · 0%High 0 · 0%

Overall success (composite of clinical and radiographic success) · Human permanent teeth with irreversible pulpitis due to carious pulp exposure

MTA and CEM did not differ significantly in pulpotomy success (indirect comparison); ungraded.

1 finding from 1 review

Outcome of pulpotomy in permanent teeth with irreversible pulpitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 2022 All outcomes
>=6 months · Clinical (endodontic/dental) · Pulp capping material: MTA vs CEM
MTA was not significantly superior to CEM (no significant difference; Supplementary Table S5, not available).
Studies not reported
GRADE not reported

Overall success (composite of clinical and radiographic success) · Human permanent teeth with irreversible pulpitis due to carious pulp exposure

MTA had a significantly higher pulpotomy success rate than calcium hydroxide (indirect comparison; numeric estimate not available); ungraded.

1 finding from 1 review

Outcome of pulpotomy in permanent teeth with irreversible pulpitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 2022 All outcomes
>=6 months · Clinical (endodontic/dental) · Pulp capping material: MTA vs calcium hydroxide
MTA yielded a statistically significantly higher success rate than calcium hydroxide (indirect comparison; Supplementary Table S5, not available).
Studies not reported
GRADE not reported