Conclusion : Primary molars pulpotomy with MTA have better clinical and radiographic success rates than FC . (
Introduction : There are various studies looking at the effects of formocresol ( FC ) and mineral trioxide aggregate ( MTA ) on pulpotomy of primary molars .
This is a systematic review of literature comparing the success rates of MTA and FC in pulpotomy of primary molars .
Randomized controlled trial of mineral trioxide aggregate and formocresol for pulpotomy in primary molar teeth.
AIM To compare the outcome after 6 months of the application of formocresol ( FC ) or mineral trioxide aggregate ( MTA ) during pulpotomy in primary molar teeth . METHODOLOGY A maximum of 126 children ( aged 5 - 9 years ) with carious primary teeth that required pulpotomy were selected . Following r and omization , a st and ard pulpotomy preparation was undertaken , and the coronal pulp removed and bleeding arrested . In the FC group , cotton balls , soaked in FC , were placed for 5 min , and then the pulp chamber was filled with Zonalin , a pulpotomy agent . In the MTA group , a 1-mm-thick paste of MTA was used as a pulpotomy agent . The crowns in both groups were restored with amalgam or glass ionomer .  The teeth of 100 patients were evaluated and compared clinical ly and radiographically after 3 and 6 months . RESULTS No signs of clinical failure were observed at the 3- and 6-month follow-up appointments in either group . There were no significant differences in the radiographic findings of the teeth and surrounding tissue at the 3-month follow-up . However , at the 6-month follow-up , significantly more cases ( P = 0.036 ) with root resorption were seen in the FC group ; no cases of resorption occurred amongst the MTA cases . The surrounding tissue showed radiographic signs of post-treatment disease in four FC cases ; none was seen in the MTA cases . CONCLUSION After 6 months , pulpotomy with MTA was associated with fewer cases of root resorption and post-treatment disease .  MTA appears to be a reliable alternative material for pulpotomy in primary molar teeth
Conclusion : Primary molars pulpotomy with MTA have better clinical and radiographic success rates than FC . (
Introduction : There are various studies looking at the effects of formocresol ( FC ) and mineral trioxide aggregate ( MTA ) on pulpotomy of primary molars .
This is a systematic review of literature comparing the success rates of MTA and FC in pulpotomy of primary molars .