Pulpotomy

When the nerve or pulp tissue of a primary or permanent tooth is infected, it needs to be treated to prevent a dental abscess and loss of the tooth. The two methods of treating infected dental nerve tissue are the pulpotomy and pulpectomy. The ultimate objective of these procedures is to save the tooth, so that it will maintain the integrity and function of the dental arch.

This article will focus on the following topics in pediatric pulp treatment:
• Pulpotomy for Primary Teeth
• Alternatives to Formocresol in Primary Teeth
• Pulpotomy for Young Permanent Teeth
• Pulp Morphology
• Pulpectomy for Primary Teeth