Indirect pulp treatment in a permanent molar: case reort of 4-year follow-up
J. appl. oral sci
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17(1): 70-74, Jan.-Feb. 2009. ilus, tab
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in English
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ABSTRACT
This case report describes th Indirect Pulp Treatment (IPT) of deep caries lesion in a permanent molar. A 16-year-old male patient reported discomfort associated with thermal stimulation on the permanent mandibular left first molar. The radiographs revealed a deep distal caries lesion, very close to the pulp, absence of radiolucencies in the periapical region, and absence of periodontal space thickening. Pulp sensitivity was confirmed by thermal pulp vitality tests. Based on the main complaint and the clinical and radiographic examinations, the treatment plan was established to preserve pulp vitality. Clinical procedures consisted of removing the infected dentin and lining the caries-affected dentin with calcium hydroxide paste. The tooth was provisionally sealed for approximately 60 days. After this period, tooth vitality was confirmed, the remaining carious dentin was removed, and the tooth was restored. At 4-year follow-up, no clinical or radiographic pathological findings were found.
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Main subject:
Calcium Hydroxide
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Dental Pulp Capping
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Dental Restoration, Temporary
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Adolescent
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
J. appl. oral sci
Journal subject:
Dentistry
Year:
2009
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
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Canada
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United States
Institution/Affiliation country:
University of Michigan/US
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University of North of Paraná/BR
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University of São Paulo/BR
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University of Toronto/CA
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