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The study consisted of a non-randomized comparison between a test group (n = 44)\u2014full pulpotomy performed by non-specialist junior practitioners, and a control group (n = 40)\u2014root canal treatments performed by specialized endodontists. Short-term pain score (Heft\u2013Parker scale) was recorded pre-operatively, then at 24 h and 7 days post-operatively. Three outcomes were considered for treatment success: radiographic, clinical and global success. For short-term evolution of pain, a non-parametric Wilcoxon test was performed (significance level = 0.05). For treatment success, a Pearson Chi square or Fisher test were performed (significance level = 0.017\u2013Bonferroni correction). There was no significant difference between test and control groups neither regarding short term evolution of pain at each time point, nor regarding clinical (80% and 90%, respectively) or global success (77% and 67%, respectively). However, a significant difference in radiographic success was observed (94% and 69%, respectively). 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