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World J Clin Cases. Aug 6, 2024; 12(22): 5024-5031
Published online Aug 6, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i22.5024
Adrenaline in pulp capping treatment of reversible pulpitis
Si-Yun Yang, Jin-Zhu Wang, Hao Fan, Min Chen
Si-Yun Yang, Hao Fan, Min Chen, Department of Stomatology, Anhui Jieshou People's Hospital, Fuyang 236500, Anhui Province, China
Jin-Zhu Wang, Department of Stomatology, Jiangsu Yancheng Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Yancheng 224000, Jiangsu Province, China
Author contributions: Yang SY drafted the manuscript, and assisted with data analysis; Chen M participated in the design and oversight of the study, and was involved with data collection; Wang JZ participated in the design of the study, and was involved with data collection; Fan H was involved with data collection, and assisted with data analyses; All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
Institutional review board statement: The study was reviewed and approved by Anhui Jieshou People's Hospital Institutional Review Board, No. 2019-11-001.
Informed consent statement: All subjects understood and agreed to the study protocol and voluntarily signed the informed consent form.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.
Data sharing statement: No additional data are available.
STROBE statement: The authors have read the STROBE Statement—checklist of items, and the manuscript was prepared and revised according to the STROBE Statement—checklist of items.
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Corresponding author: Min Chen, MD, Doctor, Department of Stomatology, Anhui Jieshou People's Hospital, No. 399 Renmin East Road, Fuyang 236500, Anhui Province, China. fly1573@126.com
Received: February 29, 2024
Revised: April 23, 2024
Accepted: June 11, 2024
Published online: August 6, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Reversible pulpitis is an inflammatory disease characterized by vasodilation and congestion of pulp tissue as the main pathological changes following infection and stimulation by cold and heat. It is speculated that adrenaline might improve the symptoms of congestion and swelling in the tissues surrounding the pulp in patients with reversible pulpitis. This study included 100 patients with reversible pulpitis to explore the role of adrenaline in pulp capping treatment in patients with reversible pulpitis and its analgesic and hemostatic effects and safety. Adrenaline demonstrated therapeutic efficacy in pulp capping treatment for reversible pulpitis, reducing pain and improving clinical symptoms safely.