Outcome of Partial Pulpotomy in Moderate and Severe Pulpitis

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients aged 15-40 years. 2. Mature permanent mandibular molars with extremely deep caries on radiograph, giving positive response to pulp sensibility test. 3. For Moderate Pulpitis- strong, heightened and prolonged reaction to cold, which can last for minutes, possibly percussion sensitive and spontaneous dull pain that can be more or less suppressed with pain medication. For Severe Pulpitis- Severe spontaneous pain and clear pain reaction to warmth and cold stimuli, often, sharp to dull throbbing pain, patients have trouble sleeping because of the pain (gets worse when lying down). Tooth is very sensitive to touch and percussion. 4. Pulpal bleeding can be controlled within 10 minutes 5. Patients having normal periapical status with periapical index (PAI) score ≤ 2 6. Periodontally healthy teeth 7. Positive response to pulp sensibility test Exclusion Criteria: 1. Non restorable teeth 2. Negative response to vitality testing 3. Presence of sinus tract or soft tissue swelling 4. Absence of deep carious lesions radiographically 5. Radiographic signs of internal or external root resorption 6. Patient had moderate to severe pain, but preferred root canal treatment 7. Presence of sound dentin over pulp and pulp not exposed intraoperatively 8. Pulp haemorrhage could not be arrested within 10 minutes. 9. Necrotic pulp evident upon exposure 10. Pregnant women 11. Absence of antagonist teeth