Consensus-Based Recommendations on Pulp Therapies in Primary and Permanent Teeth: IAPD Porto Forum.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Recent understanding of pulp biology has shifted treatment paradigms toward preservation-based approaches. Traditional diagnostic terminology and treatment protocols require updating to align with current evidence supporting the pulp's healing capacity.

Aim

Sixteen international specialists in pediatric dentistry and endodontics convened at the 3rd IAPD Summit in Porto, Portugal (November 2024) to develop consensus-based recommendations on pulp therapies in primary and permanent teeth.

Methods

Following a structured three-phase approach, experts conducted systematic literature reviews and participated in Delphi surveys using a 7-point Likert scale. Recommendations achieving > 70% consensus were categorized as strong (based on RCTs/systematic reviews), condi

SUBMITTER: Dhar V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12916461 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature