Outcome of partial pulpotomy in cariously exposed posterior permanent teeth: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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The current systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the success rate of partial pulpotomy in treating permanent posterior teeth with carious vital pulp exposure. A secondary aim was to assess the prognostic factors using a meta-regression.

At the conclusion, participants should be able to:

Evaluate when a partial pulpotomy can be a suitable option for treatment.
Describe the success rates in different follow-up periods using partial pulpotomy in treating cariously exposed permanent posterior teeth.
List and discuss the different factors that affect the prognosis of partial pulpotomy in the treatment of cariously exposed permanent posterior teeth.


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Firas Elmsmari, DDS, MSc, PhD

Dr Firas Elmsmari obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery Bachelor's Degree (DDS) from Ajman University, UAE in 2012. Afterwards, he began working as clinical instructor in Endodontic 4th and comprehensive 5th year clinics in Ajman University, UAE between 2013 to 2016. Dr Elmsmari completed his maters in the International University of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain in 2019, obtaining the title of European Master's Degree in Endodontics, as one the few programs recognized by the European Society of Endodontology (ESE). Subsequently he worked as a clinical instructor and assistant lecturer in the European Master's Degree in Endodontics between 2019 to 2020. In 2020 he became a Specialist Member of the European Society of Endodontology (ESE), one the few residing in the UAE. He obtained the title of Doctorate in Health Sciences (PhD) in Endodontics with distinction from the International University of Catalonia and the University of Barcelona in 2021, culminating in the procurement of a European product patent and a wining several grants by the European Regional Development Fund. Dr Elmsmari has several publications in Endodontic journals with the highest impact factor and is a devoted researcher in the field of Endodontics with special focus on vital pulp therapy and the application of nanoparticles in Endodontics as an innovative drug delivery system.

Xavier-Fructuos Ruiz, DDS

Queralt Miro, BSc

Nancy Feijoo-Pato, DDS

Fernando Duran-Sindreu, DDS, PhD

Juan Gonzalo Olivieri, DDS, PhD

The authors deny any conflicts of interest related to this study.