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Abstract
Background: Vital pulp therapy (VPT) is one of the treatments recommended for vital deep carious permanent molars. However, postoperative pain remains underexplored in children and adolescents who have undergone VPT.
Aim: This study investigated the incidence, intensity, duration, temporal pattern, and analgesic intake of postoperative pain following VPT in children and adolescents. Additionally, factors associated with postoperative pain incidence were explored.
Design: A prospective cohort study was conducted in 159 patients aged 6-18 years, involving 174 VPT-treated teeth. Pain intensity, measured with the Wong-Baker FACES Pain Scale (WBFPS), and analgesic intake were recorded daily for 7 days post treatment.
Results: Over the 7-day period, 40.23% of patients experienced postoperative pain. Mean pain intensity decreased from 3.43 ± 1.96 on Day 1 to 1.26 ± 1.71 on Day 2. About 52.86% of patients were pain-free between Days 1 and 2, and over 97% were pain-free by Day 7. Analgesics were taken by 25.86% of patients. Compared with the protective liners group, the more invasive types of VPT were associated with higher odds of pain.
Conclusion: Postoperative pain following VPT was common; however, it was mild, controllable with analgesics, and resolved in most patients. The more invasive VPT types were linked to an increased incidence of pain.
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The International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry was formed in 1991 by the merger of the Journals of the International Association of Paediatric Dentistry and the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry and is published bi-monthly. It has true international scope and aims to promote the highest standard of education, practice and research in paediatric dentistry world-wide.
International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry publishes papers on all aspects of paediatric dentistry including: growth and development, behaviour management, diagnosis, prevention, restorative treatment and issue relating to medically compromised children or those with disabilities. This peer-reviewed journal features scientific articles, reviews, case reports, clinical techniques, short communications and abstracts of current paediatric dental research. Analytical studies with a scientific novelty value are preferred to descriptive studies. Case reports illustrating unusual conditions and clinically relevant observations are acceptable but must be of sufficiently high quality to be considered for publication; particularly the illustrative material must be of the highest quality.