Table 3.
Outcomes of pulpotomy according to different characteristics of the study participants.
| Variable | No. of patients/lost to follow-up | Success/failure | Success rate (%) | p valuea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age group (years) | ||||
| 1: 18–39 | 47/4 | 43/0 | 100 | 1 vs 2: 0.043 |
| 2: 40–59 | 28/0 | 24/4 | 85.7 | 1 vs 3: 0.014 |
| 3: 60–82 | 30/3 | 22/5 | 81.5 | 2 vs 3: 0.952 |
| Sex | ||||
| Male | 53/1 | 47/5 | 90.4 | 1.0 |
| Female | 52/6 | 42/4 | 91.3 | |
| Tooth position | ||||
| Maxilla | 29/5 | 21/3 | 87.5 | 0.81 |
| Mandibular | 76/2 | 68/6 | 91.9 | |
| Case of pulpitis | ||||
| Carious | 75/4 | 66/5 | 92.9 | 0.42 |
| Severe tooth wear | 30/3 | 23/4 | 85.2 | |
| Total | 105/7 | 89/9 | 90.8 | – |
aFisher’s exact test was used to determine associations between categorical variables.