A pulpotomy is a dental procedure that involves removing infected or decayed pulp tissue from within a tooth's chamber while keeping the nerve tissue intact. This helps save the tooth and restore its functionality. The procedure starts by numbing the affected area with a local anesthetic. Then, the dentist removes the decayed part of the tooth and cleans the infected pulp. After that, the remaining healthy pulp is treated with a medicated dressing to promote healing. Finally, the tooth is sealed with a filling or a crown to protect it from further damage.
A pulpotomy is a dental procedure that involves removing infected or decayed pulp tissue from within a tooth's chamber while keeping the nerve tissue intact. This helps save the tooth and restore its functionality. The procedure starts by numbing the affected area with a local anesthetic. Then, the dentist removes the decayed part of the tooth and cleans the infected pulp. After that, the remaining healthy pulp is treated with a medicated dressing to promote healing. Finally, the tooth is sealed with a filling or a crown to protect it from further damage.
A dental procedure in Canada where a decayed or damaged pulp is removed while keeping the tooth's vital structures intact.
Commonly performed on primary teeth with extensive decay, saving the tooth from extraction. Pain management and local anesthesia are used.