Comparative Evaluation of Efficacy of Resin-modified Glass Ionomer Cement and Light-curable Tricalcium Silicate Cement as Indirect Pulp Capping Materials: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Clinical Trial
Abstract: AIM: The study aims to assess the long-term clinical outcomes and biocompatibility of resin-modified glass ionomer cement and light-curable tricalcium silicate cement in preserving pulp vitality and preventing further carious progression in deep carious lesions. MATERIALS AND METHODS: = 23): Group I was treated with resin-modified glass ionomer cement (RMGIC) and group II was treated with TheraCal LC (a light-curable tricalcium silicate cement). Once the indirect pulp capping (IPC) material was placed on the pulpal/axial walls, the cavity was temporized using intermediate restorative material, while the permanent restoration was done at 3rd-week recall period. Clinical and radiographic assessments were evaluated at intervals of 24 hours, 3 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months. Data were recorded and statistically analyzed. RESULTS: > 0.05 for all comparisons using the Chi-square test). All teeth in the RMGIC group remained vital at the end of the study, while the vitality rate in the TheraCal LC group was 81%. CONCLUSION: The study concluded that both RMGIC and TheraCal LC are effective as IPC materials for deep carious lesions with reversible pulpitis, though RMGIC showed a slight advantage in maintaining pulp vitality, reducing symptoms, and minimizing periapical changes over time. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: . Comparative Evaluation of Efficacy of Resin-modified Glass Ionomer Cement and Light-curable Tricalcium Silicate Cement as Indirect Pulp Capping Materials: A Randomized Clinical Trial. J Contemp Dent Pract 2024;25(12):1141-1147.
Authors: Vanitha U Shenoy, Sumanthini V Margasahayam, Shreyal N Deshmukh, Gaurav U Chaudhri
Institution: Mahatma Gandhi Mission's Dental College and Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Oral Surgery
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4408219949