Evaluation of Cytokines Level as an Indicator of Pulp Inflammation and Its Relation to the Success Rates of Pulpotomy in Primary Molars Affected With Proximal Versus Occlusal Decay

Inclusion Criteria: * Children with provoked pain. * Caries in proximal surface to the dentine full thickness. * Caries in occlusal surface to the dentine full thickness. * Radicular pulp health is verified by achieving hemostasis within eight minutes of compression using a cotton pellet with 5% sodium hypochlorite. Exclusion Criteria: * Unrestorable primary molars. * Primary molars with spontaneous pain. * Medically compromised patients who have systemic disease. * Uncooperative children who refuse treatment. * Children whose parents are unwilling to place stainless steel crowns. * Children whose parents or caregivers refuse to participate in the study or are unable to attend follow-up visits.