Pulpotomy (full or partial) vs Pulpectomy
Radiographic failure · Children with carious vital pulp exposure in primary incisors
No statistically significant difference in radiographic failure between pulpotomy and pulpectomy in the main analysis (RR 0.79, 95% CI 0.25 to 2.42), with considerable heterogeneity (I2=76%; ungraded).
2 findings from 1 review
- Pulpotomy versus pulpectomy in the treatment of vital pulp exposure in primary incisors. A systematic review and… 2019 All outcomesLongest follow-up (15-24 months) · Pediatric dental clinics (Canada, USA, Iran; general or local anaesthesia)RR 0.79 [0.25, 2.42]3 studies · 338 participantsGRADE not reported
- Pulpotomy versus pulpectomy in the treatment of vital pulp exposure in primary incisors. A systematic review and… 2019 All outcomesLongest follow-up (18-23 months) · Pediatric dental clinics (Canada, USA, Iran; general or local anaesthesia) · Sensitivity analysis excluding Aminabadi et al. (outlier)RR 0.45 [0.25, 0.83]2 studies · 246 participantsGRADE not reported