Pulp liner materials in selective caries removal: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The literature shows that selective carious tissue removal (SCTR) decreases the number and diversity of bacteria, stops the caries process and reduces the risk of pulp exposure. However, no consensus exists on which pulp liner would be suitable for teeth undergoing SCTR. So, this study will verify the in vivo response of dentine-pulp complex after SCTR in primary teeth with or without pulp liner material.

Methods and analysis

A randomised clinical trial, double-blinded, parallel-group and allocation concealment will be conducted with the enrolment of 384 patients from 5 to 9 years, with one maxillary/mandibular first/second primary molars with deep occlusal/occlusoproximal cavities. The remaining dentine will be lined with calcium hydroxide cement-group 1; miner

SUBMITTER: Stafuzza TC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7798680 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature