Results
Title

Clinical and radiographic evaluation of silver diamine fluoride versus mineral trioxide aggregate as indirect pulp capping agents in deeply carious first permanent molars a randomized clinical trial.

Authors

Zaghloul, Marwa Ahmed Ahmed; El Sayed, Manal Ahmed; Abd Al-Gawad, Randa Youssef; Abd El- Samad, Ahmed Mohamed

Abstract

Aim: Clinical and radiographic evaluation of SDF versus MTA as indirect pulp capping agents in deeply carious first permanent molars. Methodology: This study was conducted on (30) first permanent molars indicated for indirect pulp capping (IPC) randomly allocated to either SDF or MTA groups (n = 15). The molars were finally restored with glass hybrid glass ionomer restoration. Clinical assessment was conducted at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months, while radiographic assessment was performed at 6 and 12 months using predetermined criteria. Data was statistically analyzed. Results: There was no statistically significant difference between both groups for all assessed clinical and radiographic parameters, including dentin bridge formation, at all follow-up periods. There was no evidence of clinical or radiographic failure in either group. Conclusions: SDF showed a high success rate compared to MTA and can be considered a promising alternative IPC agent in permanent molars.

Subjects

MOLARS; CLINICAL trials; MINERAL aggregates; DENTIN; FLUORIDES; PULPOTOMY; DENTAL pulp capping

Publication

BDJ Open, 2025, Vol 11, Issue 1, p1

ISSN

2056-807X

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.1038/s41405-024-00286-5