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14 questions · 48 findings · 1 reviews · All outcomes

No studies found 0 · 0%GRADE not reported 46 · 95.8%Very low 0 · 0%Low 2 · 4.2%Moderate 0 · 0%High 0 · 0%

Indirect restorations (crowns, fixed partial dentures, inlays/onlays/veneers) vs None (single-group incidence)

Pulp necrosis · Vital teeth restored with indirect restorations

Pulp necrosis incidence among treated by prosthodontists was 1.87% (subgroup analysis; not GRADE-rated).

23 findings from 1 review
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Tooth location

Pulp necrosis · Vital teeth

One study reported a 7.1% incidence in mandibular posterior teeth.

8 findings from 1 review
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Indirect restoration placement by undergraduate students vs None (single-group incidence)

Pulp necrosis · Vital teeth

The pooled incidence with undergraduate students was 5.68%.

2 findings from 1 review

Pre-operative caries fillings or crowns vs Intact teeth

Pulp necrosis · Vital teeth

One study reported a 13% incidence in teeth with pre-operative caries fillings or crowns.

2 findings from 1 review

Eugenol-based temporary cement vs Eugenol-free temporary cement

Pulp necrosis · Vital teeth

The pooled incidence with eugenol-based temporary cement was 3.34%.

2 findings from 1 review

Polyether impression material vs Polyvinyl siloxane impression material

Pulp necrosis · Vital teeth

The pooled incidence with polyether impression material was 4.02%.

2 findings from 1 review

Pulp-status assessment method

Pulp necrosis · Vital teeth

The pooled incidence with radiographic assessment was 4.95%.

2 findings from 1 review