TheraCal LC Coronal Pulpotomy and MTA Coronal Pulpotomy in Mature Permanent Molars

To evaluate and compare the clinical and radiographic success rate of TheraCal LC and MTA for coronal pulpotomy of mature permanent molar in 9-14 year children.

Inclusion Criteria:Patient should be between 9-14 years of ageIntermittent or spontaneous, sharp or dull, localized, diffuse, or referred painPermanent molar tooth with deep caries and subsequent pulp bleeding evident upon excavation of caries.Rapid exposure to dramatic temperature changes elicited heightened and prolonged episodes of pain even after the thermal stimulus has been removedVital bleeding pulp tissue should be present in all canals after complete pulpotomyDiagnosis should be irreversible pulpitis.The tooth is restorable and free from advanced periodontal diseaseSoft tissues around the tooth are normal with no swelling or sinus tractHaemostasis should be achieved after complete pulpotomyThe patient has non-contributory medical historyExclusion Criteria:Teeth with immature rootsNon-restorablePathological mobilityPus discharge through an associated sinus tractSwelling of associated tissuesRadiographic internal or external resorption or with any periapical rarefactionNecrotic pulp upon exposure.Bleeding beyond 25 minutesChildren with severe systemic illness (mental retardation/ severe psychotic disorders), prior history of allergy and any medical condition not permitting the intervention.Parents and patients unwilling for participation in the study.