Background: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) pulp capping for caries-exposed permanent teeth. However, the efficacy of MTA in the treatment of children's gums is still controversial, and different studies have shown different efficacy. Therefore, it is necessary to systematically

Recently, we found that some of the included articles were unqualified in our article entitled "Efficacy and safety of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) pulpotomy for caries-exposed permanent teeth in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis" (1) published in Vol 11, No 4 (April 2022) issue of Translational Pediatrics (TP). In order to correct this serious mistake, after discussion, we request that this article be retracted. We sincerely apologize to readers and the editors of the journal for any inconveniences and troubles that has caused.