Vital Pulp Therapy (Pulpotomy) for kids

Vital Pulp Therapy for Kids. Pulpotomy

A minimally invasive way to preserve your tooth's vitality—remove just the diseased pulp and keep the healthy portion intact.

The Process

After numbing the tooth, the dentist removes the affected pulp within the tooth’s crown, then applies a medicated solution (like MTA or calcium hydroxide) to promote healing. The tooth is then crowned or restored for long-term function.

The Results

Pulpotomies boast high success rates, especially in pediatric and young permanent teeth. They promote healing and dentin repair, extending tooth lifespan significantly.

Care Tips After Trauma Treatment

  • Keep the treated tooth free from chewing pressure until restoration is complete

  • Maintain good oral hygiene to support healing

  • Follow up regularly to ensure pulp remains healthy and infection-free

  • In many cases, no additional root canal is necessary with proper case selection.

Why Choose Town Center Dental

We embrace modern, minimally invasive techniques supported by leading dental organizations like AAE and ESE. Our approach prioritizes maintaining your natural pulp, reducing treatment complexity and recovery time

What is Vital Pulp Therapy?

A vital pulp therapy (also called pulpotomy) removes diseased pulp tissue from the crown while preserving healthy pulp in the root. It’s especially useful when the root structure is healthy and intact. Mostly done in kids and young teenagers!

Benefits of Pulpotomy

  • Preserves tooth vitality and natural structure

  • Avoids more invasive treatments like full root canals or extractions

  • Faster, less expensive, and easier to recover from

  • Lessens the chance of future complications when done promptly and correctly

When It’s Recommended

  • Reversible pulpitis or caries limited to the crown region

  • No signs of root inflammation or abscess

  • Both primary (baby) and some young permanent teeth are suitable candidate