A pilot study to compare clinical and radiographic success of a non-root instrumentation non-vital pulpotomy and a traditional pulpectomy

May, Joanna Emily (2016). A pilot study to compare clinical and radiographic success of a non-root instrumentation non-vital pulpotomy and a traditional pulpectomy. University of Birmingham. M.Phil.

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Abstract

Current options for management of necrotic primary molars include pulpectomy or extraction but are not always appropriate for children with limited cooperation. A pulpotomy may be better tolerated but there is little evidence for its effectiveness.
This pilot study assessed clinical and radiographic success of a pulpectomy, pulpotomy and pragmatic pulpotomy, and the feasibility of conducting a randomised controlled trial.
4-9 year olds with non-vital primary molars were recruited and randomly allocated to receive a pulpectomy or a pulpotomy. If they could not tolerate rubber dam, a pulpotomy was provided without isolation (pragmatic group).
22 molars were enrolled (17.7% recruitment rate). Insufficient cooperation was a common reason for non­inclusion. 13 of 16 teeth (81.3%) returned for follow-up. At 6 months, 2 of 3 pulpectomised teeth, 5 of 7 teeth with a pulpotomy and 2 of 4 teeth with a pragmatic pulpotomy were successful. At 24 months, success rates were 1 of 1 tooth, 2 of 3 teeth and none of 3 teeth respectively. 4 pulpotomised and 1 tooth in the pragmatic group exfoliated early.
The small numbers limit the conclusions that can be drawn but the pulpotomy technique appears to warrant further research. A different study design may improve recruitment.

Type of Work: Thesis (Masters by Research > M.Phil.)
Award Type: Masters by Research > M.Phil.
Supervisor(s):
Supervisor(s)EmailORCID
Lumley, Phillip J.p.j.lumley@bham.ac.ukUNSPECIFIED
White, DeborahUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
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College/Faculty: Colleges (2008 onwards) > College of Medical & Dental Sciences
School or Department: School of Dentistry
Funders: Other
Other Funders: Clinical Research Network West Midlands, Birmingham Community Healthcare Trust
Subjects: R Medicine > RC Internal medicine
R Medicine > RJ Pediatrics
R Medicine > RJ Pediatrics > RJ101 Child Health. Child health services
URI: http://etheses.bham.ac.uk/id/eprint/7110

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