Bioactive Materials in Pulp Therapy of Primary Teeth

BC RRM-F, a novel premixed bioceramic-based putty, can be used as a pulp dressing to promote pulp healing and repair with an added convenience for the pediatric patient. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the efficacy of a bioceramic root repair material as pulp dressing in pulpotomy in primary molars. The success of this material as pulpotomy dressing in primary molars will be evaluated clinically and radiographically in comparison to mineral trioxide aggregate pulpotomy. Both materials will be compared in terms of ease of handling, time to perform procedure and convenience of application. Each material's success will be evaluated by comparing its performance with or without the added peripheral seal of a stainless steel crown.

MTA's sealing ability, biocompatibility, ability to stimulate hard tissue formation and its regenerative ability when used in contact with pulp tissues has made MTA pulpotomy the new gold standard as opposed to formocresol pulpotomy in treating the amputated pulp stumps of primary molars.