Pulpectomy: A Comprehensive Review

Authors

  • Akankhya Jena

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.13267

Keywords:

Pulp, Pulpectomy, Root Canals, Resorbing Material, Obturating Material, Vital And Nonvital Pulp Therapies

Abstract

Several pulp therapies both vital and non-vital pulp therapies for preserving the physiologic integrity as
well as the well being of the tooth have been developed as a necessity for the healthy growth of the teeth. It
mainly aims at protecting the teeth from trauma, caries, or any other infections. Pulp exposures resultants
to caries are the most universal in deciduous teeth due to the relatively bulky size of the pulp chamber.
The pulp in deciduous teeth is capable of healing, following control of infection, and inflammation. A
pulpectomy is mainly preferred in non-vital teeth (done in various vital teeth also), where the teeth can
be cleaned and disinfected and preserved for more no. of coming years. Pulp rehabilitation for pulpally
implicated deciduous teeth continues to be a confront to practitioners. One of the majority important areas
of continued examination is in the area of discovering obturating resources to suit the precise properties of
these teeth. This piece of writing aims at reviewing the objectives, types, technique, restorative materials
used, indications and contraindications and conclusion

Author Biography

  • Akankhya Jena

    Intern, Institute of Dental Science, Siksha O Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

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Published

2020-10-24

How to Cite

Pulpectomy: A Comprehensive Review. (2020). Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 14(4), 9321-9324. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.13267