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Effectiveness of Pulpotomy in Symptomatic Permanent Teeth With Deep Caries Lesions

Preservation of pulp tissue would allow it to continue to exert its defensive and physiological functions and more tooth tissue would be preserved, leading to less weakening of the tooth. In addition, root canal treatment is a more complex therapeutic process that requires the use of more instruments, more time and more visits. To date, most clinical studies that have evaluated the success of pulpotomy treatments have been conducted on teeth with immature apexes. More studies are needed to evaluate VPT success in the permanent dentition in the long term. In accordance with the above, the main objective of the study will be to determine the success of partial or total pulpotomy treatment in permanent teeth (\>18 adults) with a closed apex and symptoms compatible with irreversible pulpitis. At the same time, the association of factors related to the patient, the treated tooth and specific treatment factors with the success of pulpotomies will be determined. On the other hand, the patient, perception and satisfaction with the treatment received will be evaluated. All treatments (pulpotomies and restorations) will be carried out by the principal investigator. After recording the preoperative data, clinical and radiographic examination, a diagnosis will be made according to the classification of Wolters and collaborators , which will also guide us in the choice of pulp treatment: PP o CP Partial pulpotomy or complete pulpotomy. The maximum pulp haemostasis time will be 10 minutes. In both treatments, in the same appointment, the definitive restoration of the tooth will be carried out. The evaluations will be performed at one week, 3 , 6 and 12 months postoperatively. This evaluation shall be performed by an examiner who shall be different from the one performing the treatment. The main outcome of the present study will be the determination of the success of the pulpotomies. \- Is vital pulp therapy a highly successful treatment for teeth with irreversible pulpitis?. Outcome measure 1: Success rate of vital pulp therapy \- Do patients feel satisfied with this conservative pulp treatment? Outcome measure 2: Patient´s satisfaction with vital pulp therapy