Pulpotomy
DeptPediatric DentistryLevelIntermediateTime25–35 min
Removal of the coronal pulp in a vital primary tooth with a carious pulp exposure, followed by placement of medicament (MTA, ferric sulfate, formocresol, or Biodentine) and restoration, typically with SSC.
What the protocol covers
- •A) Indications
- •B) Contraindications
- •C) Medicament/Material Choice
- •D) Step-by-Step Pulpotomy Workflow
- •E) Follow-Up
- •F) Documentation
The full procedure entry includes
- The full step-by-step protocol (14 content blocks)
- Armamentarium, indications and contraindications
- Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
- The narrated video lesson and night-before prep sheet
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