Success and Color Stability of MTA Pulpotomized Primary Molars: an RCT

Inclusion Criteria: * • Children between the ages of 2 ½ and 8 years of age * Patient must have two, contralateral primary molars that are matched for type of molar (first or second), size of carious lesion (same level of approximation of carious lesion to the pulp), and arch (maxillary or mandibular) that are treatment planned for a pulpotomy * The teeth selected for the study must be vital and asymptomatic both clinically and radiographically or only display symptoms consistent with reversible pulptitis * The teeth selected for the study must be anticipated to be retained in the mouth for at least two years * Each patient must have an updated medical history form in the dental record, be examined by the operator, and be classified as ASA I or II (in good general health) Exclusion Criteria: * Teeth with a history of spontaneous pain * Teeth with radiographic evidence of internal or external resorption, intraradicular or periapical bone loss, loss of lamina dura, or widening of the periodontal ligament space