Efficacy of Combination of Biodentine and Simvastatin as a Pulp Capping Materials in Vital Pulpotomy of Primary Molars
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2022-07-25
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Objective: This study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of combination of biodentine
with simvastatin as a pulpotomy agent for vital primary molars clinically and
radiographically.
Study design: 60 primary molars in 20 children aged 4-7 years old were randomly allocated to
three groups, Biodentine, Simvastatin and combination of Biodentine and simvastatin. Clinical
and radiographic examinations were conducted at 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months after treatment.
Key words: Pulpotomy, Primary teeth, Biodentine, Simvastatin.