The Use of 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate With Mineral Trioxide Aggregate in Indirect Pulp Treatment of Primary Molars

Inclusion Criteria: Patient inclusion criteria: * 4-8 years old. * Healthy. * Cooperative. * Had at least two first primary molars or two second primary molars with deep occlusal or proximal caries not approaching the pulp indicated for IPT. Teeth inclusion criteria: * No spontaneous pain. * No pain on palpation or percussion. * No signs of fistula or abscess. * No abnormal mobility. * No radiolucency at the periapical or interradicular areas. * No loss of lamina dura. * No radiographic signs of internal resorption. * Sufficient tooth structure allowing placement of rubber dam. * Not expected to exfoliate within 1 year. Exclusion Criteria: * Spontaneous pain. * Pain on palpation or percussion. * Signs of fistula or abscess. * Presence of abnormal mobility. * Radiolucency at the periapical or interradicular areas. * Loss of lamina dura. * Radiographic signs of internal resorption. * No sufficient tooth structure allowing placement of rubber dam. * Expected to exfoliate within 1 year.