321 - Primary Molars Treated with SSC Versus SSC and Therapeutic Pulpotomy

Friday, May 24, 2024

3:30 PM - 3:40 PM EST

Location: Exhibit Hall (back left corner of the hall, space 137)

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Presenting Author(s)

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Muneeb Shaikh, DDS

Pediatric Dentistry Resident
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY, RILEY HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Co-Author(s)

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Allison Scully, Pediatric Dentist

Riley Children's Hospital

Research Mentor(s)

Juan F. Yepes, DDS, MD, MPH, MS, DrPH

Professor
Indiana University
Indiana University -Riley Children Hospital-
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Program Director(s)

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LaQuia A. Walker-Vinson, DDS, MPH, FAAPD

Associate Professor
Indiana University School of Dentistry / Riley Hospital for Children
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Abstract:

Purpose: The objective of this study was to explore the long-term success of stainless-steel crowns (SSCs) alone versus SSCs with therapeutic pulpotomies in primary molars.

Design: Private insurance data claims from 2013-2022 were obtained in conjunction with Fluent Dental through a partnership agreement with Indiana University. CDT codes for SSCs, pulpotomy, and follow-up routine and urgent care were used to track success over time. A survival analysis was completed to compare survival with covariates of patient age, dentist and tooth type. Cost was compared using ANCOVA.

Results: Final results are pending.

Conclusion: This study provides quantitative information about long-term survival of SSCs with or without therapeutic pulpotomies and adds information for practitioners’ evidence-based care decisions. The results of this study may also have an impact on dental education and treatment modalities.

Identify Supporting Agency and Grant Number: Research support by Indiana University.