Table 3 Pros and cons of PP and FP
From: Expert consensus on pulpotomy in the management of mature permanent teeth with pulpitis
Procedure | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
PP | Preserving partial coronal pulp benefits electric pulp testing and aligns with minimally invasive treatment. | 1. Incomplete eradication of infection may hinder subsequent tissue healing. 2. The technique of PP is more sensitive than FP. |
FP | 1. Thoroughly remove inflammation and infection, which facilitates better tissue healing. 2. The pulpal chamber floor at the root canal orifice provides a solid foundation for placing pulp capping materials. 3. Easier to perform compared with PP. | 1. Complete removal of the coronal pulp prevents the possibility of conducting electric pulp testing. 2. Hard tissue deposition may cause root canal calcification in the long-term follow-up, making subsequent RCT more challenging if the initial treatment fails. |
