Vital Pulp Therapy / Pulpotomy
Treatment that preserves the living nerve of a tooth, most often in children.
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Before and after, at a glance
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When decay gets close to the nerve of a primary (baby) tooth or a young permanent tooth, a pulpotomy removes only the affected portion of the pulp and protects the rest with a medicated dressing.
Keeping the tooth alive helps children chew comfortably and holds space so adult teeth come in properly.