Vital pulp therapy (VPT) is a general term for multiple procedures (indirect pulp cap, direct pulp cap and pulpotomy) all directed toward preserving pulp vitality and enable complete root development in immature teeth. The aim of this study is to evaluate the clinical, radiographic and histologic (if any teeth later are doomed for extraction for orthodontic or other reasons) success rate of VPT on treating cariously exposed permanent teeth with developmental defects of enamel. This will be a a prospective case series study including children between 6-16 years old having tooth with enamel hypomineralization defect with deep caries, restorable teeth , and no signs of infection. The teeth will be followed up both clinically and radiographically for 1 year after treatment. It is expected that the teeth will maintain vitality with resolution of symptoms (if present) and completion of root development in immature teeth after vital pulp therapy.
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Clinical Success
Timeframe: 12 months
Radiographic Success
Timeframe: 12 months