An Overview of the Efficacy of Pulp Therapy Materials in Primary Teeth

Abstract

Dental caries in children is one of the most widespread chronic disorders globally. Pulp procedures are indicated for significant dental caries. Three pulp therapy options are available, contingent upon the severity of the disease: direct pulp capping, pulpotomy, and pulpectomy. The efficacy of pulp therapies is contingent upon multiple aspects, including appropriate patient selection, precise diagnosis, and effective coronal sealing. Currently, research on the success and failure rates of pulp therapies relies on clinical signs and symptoms, radiographic data, and histological investigation. Nonetheless, the clinical and radiographic findings may not fully represent the actual condition of the dental pulp. Histological evidence is the definitive benchmark for evaluating pulp condition, regardless of its health status. The objectives of this review were to summarize the treatment outcomes of pulp therapy in primary dentition and to evaluate the efficacy of various treatment approaches.