Long-term Pulpal and Restorative Outcomes of Pulpotomy in Mature Permanent Teeth.

Introduction: Pulpotomy in mature permanent cariously exposed teeth preserves the remaining pulp tissues, but long-term outcomes of the pulp and the restoration are unknown. This prospective study examined the immediate and long-term status of the pulp and the restored tooth and identified potential predictors of early and late failures in teeth that were asymptomatic or experiencing only mild symptoms at the time of treatment.

Methods: Pulpotomy was performed using the aseptic technique and a tricalcium silicate cement under local anesthesia.