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Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of Chitosan Versus Formocresol After Vital Pulpotomy of Primary Molars

Sponsor: Cairo University

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether Chitosan liquid will show similar clinical and radiographical success rate compared to Formocresol when used in vital pulp therapy in primary molars. The main question it aims to answer is: * Will Chitosan liquid, in comparison to Formocresol, show similar clinical outcomes in relation to presence/absence of post-operative pain, swelling, sinus and/or fistula formation when used in vital pulpotomy in primary molars? * Will Chitosan liquid, in comparison to Formocresol, show similar radiographical outcomes in relation to presence/absence of furcal involvement, periapical lesion, pathological root resorption and/or widening of periodontal membrane space when used in vital pulpotomy in primary molars? Following conventional pulpotomy procedure, the primary investigator will evaluate the effect of placing a cotton pellet damp with Chitosan liquid directly on radicular vital pulp compared to that of placing a cotton pellet damp with Formocresol on radicular vital pulp. Primary teeth included in both arms of the study will be restored by zinc oxide and eugenol and covered by a stainless steel crown as final restoration. The clinical trail will be followed up for 1 year. Clinical outcomes will be evaluated every 3 months. Radiographic outcomes will be evaluated every 6 months.

Official title: Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of Chitosan Versus Formocresol After Vital Pulpotomy of Primary Molars: a Randomized Clinical Study

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