Lamia Mohamed Khairy, Mahmoud Hamdy, Adel El Bardissy And Mohamed Abo El Yazeed,
ABSTRACT
Purpose: The Purpose Of This Split Mouth Randomized Controlled Study Was To Compare Pain In Formocresol Pulpotomy And Zinc-oxide And Eugenol Pulpectomy In The Treatment Of Vital Pulp Exposure In Primary Incisors.
Methods: Contralateral Pairs Of Incisors Were Randomly Assigned To Receive Formocresol Pulpotomy Or Zinc-oxide And Eugenol Pulpectomy, The Incisors Were Restored With Preveneered Stainless Steel Crowns And Were Followed Up Clinically For 12 Months.
Results: Pain Was Not Reported In Relation To Any Incisor In Both Groups. There Was No Statistical Significant Difference In Pain Between Pulpotomy And Pulpectomy Groups At Different Follow Up Periods.
Conclusion: Both Pulpotomy And Pulpectomy Techniques Can Be Used Successfully In The Treatment Of Carious Vital Pulp Exposure In Primary Incisors. Taking Into Account The Success Rates, Reduced Time And Cost Of Pulpotomy, Choosing Of Pulpotomy Instead Of Pulpectomy Could Be Preferred.
