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Pulp Therapy

157 - Color Stability Following Biodentine Pulpotomies in Primary Maxillary Incisors

Friday, May 22, 2026
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM PST
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    Presenting Author(s)

  • Deanna Choma, DMD

    2nd Year Resident
    University of Florida-Gainesville
    Department of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Florida College of Dentistry, Gainesville, Florida
    Gainesville, Florida, United States

    • Co-Author(s)

  • Brandon Chin, DMD

    Resident
    University of Florida-Gainesville
    University of Florida
    Gainesville, Florida, United States

  • Mi Sook Lee, DMD, MSD, PhD

    Clinical Assistant Professor
    University of Florida-Gainesville
    Pediatric Dentistry, University of Florida College of Dentistry
    Gainesville, Georgia, United States

    • Research Mentor(s)

  • Marcio Guelmann, Dr, DDS (he/him/his)

    Department manager
    University of Florida
    University of Florida
    Gainesville, Florida, United States

    • Program Director(s)

  • MC

    Matthew Cooke, DDS, MD, MPD

    Program Director
    University of Florida- Gainesville
    Gainesville, Florida, United States

Abstract: MTA and Biodentine demonstrate high success when utilized as vital pulp therapy medicaments. MTA, in its original composition, is not recommended in the esthetic zone due to concerns for discoloration. With Biodentine, in-vitro and limited clinical studies in permanent teeth reported no color change. This prospective clinical study evaluates color stability of primary maxillary incisors following pulpotomy with Biodentine restored with resin-based strip-crowns. Eight out of an intended twenty healthy children 3 to 5 years-old who underwent comprehensive dental rehabilitation under general anesthesia were enrolled. Vital maxillary primary incisors with carious pulp exposure received a pulpotomy. Upon hemostasis, Biodentine was applied, the pulp chamber was filled with glass ionomer, and a composite strip crown was placed and polished. Teeth were photographed at treatment, 6- and 12-month follow-ups. Two calibrated investigators will independently evaluate the images for color stability over time. In case of disagreement, consensus will be achieved through discussion.

Identify Supporting Agency and Grant Number: Research supported by University of Florida, Gainesville, FL