pulpotomie
Pulpotomy, or pulpotomie in some languages, is a dental procedure that preserves the vitality of the radicular pulp by removing only the coronal portion of the dental pulp. It is most commonly performed in pediatric dentistry on primary teeth, but can be considered in select cases on permanent teeth with vital pulp.
Indications for pulpotomy include carious exposure of the coronal pulp in a tooth with a healthy or
The procedure generally involves anesthesia and rubber dam isolation, removal of the coronal pulp tissue to
Materials used as pulpotomy medicaments have evolved over time. Historically formocresol was common, but concerns about