Pulpotomy

A pulpotomy is a conservative endodontic procedure that removes the inflamed or infected pulp tissue from the crown portion of a tooth while leaving the healthy root (radicular) pulp intact. The goal is to relieve pain, control infection and preserve the natural tooth structure, and it is most often used in primary (baby) teeth and in some permanent teeth when the inflammation has not spread into the root canals.

The treatment typically involves local anaesthesia, creating an access opening, removing the coronal pulp, and placing a medicament such as mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) or ferric sulfate to promote healing, followed by a durable restoration or crown. Success depends on accurate diagnosis and follow-up; if infection or symptoms persist or if root involvement is present, a pulpectomy or full root canal treatment or extraction may be recommended by your dentist.