Vital permanent teeth with cariously exposed pulp can be treated successfully with vital pulp therapy .
INTRODUCTION This systematic review aims to illustrate the outcome of vital pulp therapy , namely  direct pulp capping , partial pulpotomy , and full pulpotomy  , in vital permanent teeth with cariously exposed pulp .
Stainless steel crown versus modified open-sandwich restorations for primary molars: a 2-year randomized clinical trial.
OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical performance and survival of stainless steel crown ( SSC ) restoration  and  modified open-s and wich technique using resin-modified glass ionomer cement . DESIGN R and omized clinical trial . SETTING General dental practice . MATERIAL S AND METHODS A total of 87 children aged 4 - 7 years at baseline with one or more primary molars that have undergone pulp therapy were r and omly assigned to receive either SSC or modified open-s and wich restoration . One hundred and sixty restorations were placed and evaluated after 6 , 12 , 18 , and 24 months using the Ryge criteria . RESULTS Comparable survival rates were observed for both SSC and modified open-s and wich restoration . With only four SSCs and six modified open-s and wich restorations failing over 24 months , the survival rates were high for both material s ( 2-year survival rate : 95.0 % for SSCs and 92.5 % for modified open-s and wich restorations ) . Significantly better gingival health ( P < 0.05 ) was observed for the modified open-s and wich restorations compared with SSCs , as only one modified open-s and wich restoration was rated Charlie compared to 13 SSCs . No significant differences were observed between the two material s for marginal integrity , proximal contact , occlusion , or recurrent caries . CONCLUSION The 2-year results indicated that the modified open-s and wich restoration is an appropriate alternative to SSC in extensive restorations , particularly where aesthetic considerations are important
Vital permanent teeth with cariously exposed pulp can be treated successfully with vital pulp therapy .
INTRODUCTION This systematic review aims to illustrate the outcome of vital pulp therapy , namely  direct pulp capping , partial pulpotomy , and full pulpotomy  , in vital permanent teeth with cariously exposed pulp .