Bioactive materials for pulpotomies in primary dentition: literature review
There is a growing demand for increasingly biocompatible materials, especially for pulp therapies in children. In today's market, biomaterials such as mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and Biodentine have demonstrated high bioactive properties. However, no material has yet been identified that o...
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| Format: | article |
| Status: | Published version |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Country: | Perú |
| Institution: | Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia |
| Repository: | Revistas - Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia |
| Language: | Spanish English |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:revistas.upch.edu.pe:article/5751 |
| Online Access: | https://revistas.upch.edu.pe/index.php/REH/article/view/5751 |
| Access Level: | Open access |
| Keyword: | pulpotomía diente primario materiales biocompatibles odontología pediátrica pulpotomy primary tooth biocompatible materials pediatric dentistry anticoagulantes cirurgia bucal coagulação sanguínea odontologia |
| Summary: | There is a growing demand for increasingly biocompatible materials, especially for pulp therapies in children. In today's market, biomaterials such as mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and Biodentine have demonstrated high bioactive properties. However, no material has yet been identified that optimally meets all clinical requirements, due to factors such as biocompatibility, pulp repair potential, among others. The objective of this literature review was to determine the clinical and radiographic success rate of bioactive materials in pulpotomies, compared to the use of conventional materials. Additionally, the preferred final restorative material used after the application of the bioactive material was identified. PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, Virtual Health Library, EBSCOHost, and ProQuest databases were used. The search included publications up to May 25, 2024, following PRISMA guidelines. Out of a total of 857 articles identified, twelve met the inclusion criteria and were selected for analysis. Subsequently, these studies underwent a control review to evaluate the results of pulp treatment: eleven were considered at the first year of follow-up and only one at the second year. The use of bioactive materials, such as Biodentine and calcium silicate cements, represents a significant advance in dentistry. These materials are easy to handle, set faster, and have a lower risk of discoloration than MTA. |
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