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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Revolutionizing Pulpotomy: A Clinical and Radiographic Comparison of Green Tea, Formocresol, and Mineral Trioxide Aggregate in Primary Molars

Saigeeta Kondamadugu, Krishna Priya Vellore, Mayuri Ganesh, Niharika Sowki, Waseem Fatima, Treyi Bartarya

Keywords : Formocresol, Green tea, Mineral trioxide aggregate, Primary teeth, Pulpotomy

Citation Information : Kondamadugu S, Vellore KP, Ganesh M, Sowki N, Fatima W, Bartarya T. Revolutionizing Pulpotomy: A Clinical and Radiographic Comparison of Green Tea, Formocresol, and Mineral Trioxide Aggregate in Primary Molars. World J Dent 2024; 15 (10):885-891.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10015-2511

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 27-01-2025

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2024; The Author(s).


Abstract

Aim: The purpose of this study is to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of three pulpotomy medications used in primary molars: mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), formocresol (FC), and green tea. Materials and methods: The study included children aged 4–8 who presented to the Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry with decayed primary molar teeth. The children were screened for inclusion. A total of 90 primary molars were selected and divided into three groups of 30 teeth each: group I (green tea), group II (FC), and group III (MTA). A standardized pulpotomy procedure was performed on each group, and the teeth were evaluated clinically and radiographically at 1, 3, and 6 months posttreatment. The results were subsequently subjected to statistical analysis. Results: At the end of 3 months, the green tea, FC, and MTA groups achieved success rates of 94.6, 88, and 100%, respectively. The effectiveness rates were 89, 83.3, and 97% at 6 months. Success rates among the three categories were significantly different (p < 0.05), as indicated by statistical analysis. Conclusion: The results of this investigation indicate that, despite the efficacy of all three medications, there are substantial variations in their clinical and radiographic results over time. Clinical significance: This investigation provides valuable insights into the comparative efficacy of various pulpotomy medicaments in primary molars. According to the results, MTA may be the most dependable choice for long-term results, while green tea appears to be a safer alternative.


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