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. 2018 May 31;2018(5):CD003220. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD003220.pub3

9. Pulpotomy (MTA) versus pulpotomy (EMD).

Outcome Time point (months) No. of studies Risk ratio (95% CI)
Clinical failure 6, 12 and 24 1 0.14 (0.01, 2.67)
Radiological failure 24 1 0.29 (0.06, 1.28)
Overall failure 6, 12 and 24 1 0.14 (0.01, 2.67)
Pain 6, 12 and 24 1 0.33 (0.01, 7.91)
Soft tissue pathology 6, 12 and 24 1 0.20 (0.01, 4.02)
Pathologic mobility 6, 12 and 24 1 0.20 (0.01, 4.02)
Pathologic radiolucency 24 1 0.40 (0.08, 1.93)
Pathologic root resorption 24 1 0.20 (0.01, 4.02)

Abbreviations ‐ CI: confidence interval; MTA: mineral trioxide aggregate; EMD: enamel matrix derivative