The optimal treatment of deep caries lesions extended to the inner third of dentin is still under discussion. Cariologists prefer selective caries removal, meanwhile endodontists recommend partial pulpotomy. So far, no clinical trial compared both interventions against each other. Additionally, current literature indicates alternative treatment options for irreversible pulpitis besides conventional orthograde root canal treatments like the partial or full pulpotomy. Existing clinical studies on this topic were using different clinical protocols, especially with regards to the accepted time to achieve hemostasis. It is still unclear, if the pulpal bleeding time prior to the capping procedure affects the outcome of partial or full pulpotomy.
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Number of patients with positive reaction to cold testing
Timeframe: 36 months
Number of patients without mobile teeth
Timeframe: 36 months
Number of patients with negative reaction to palpation testing
Timeframe: 36 months
Number of patients with negative reaction to percussion testing
Timeframe: 36 months
Number of patients with periodontal probing depths within normal limits
Timeframe: 36 months
Number of Patients without clinical signs of inflammation
Timeframe: 36 months