Journal of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry
Restorative Strategies Following Vital Pulp Therapy: Does the Coronal Restoration Determine Success? A Scoping Review
Background: Vital pulp therapy (VPT) aims to preserve pulp vitality, but long-term success may also depend on the definitive coronal restoration. The influence of restorative strategy on VPT outcomes remains unclear. This scoping review aimed to map randomized controlled clinical evidence on coronal restorative strategies used with VPT, focusing on restoration performance and its relationship with VPT success. Methods: The final searches of PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, and the Web of Science Core Collection were complet …