Question 1

for how long can an adult wait after pulpotomy before root canal treatment?

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A few wks: A pulpotomy is a temporary measure to get you out of pain until the root canal is performed. It is also sometimes performed when the dr. Does not have time to do a complete root canal of if the case is complex and needs an endodontist to perform the endodontics. It mus always be followed by a complete root canal before infection occurs or gets worse.

Question 2

what's the difference between a pulpal debridement and a pulpotomy for an adult premolar tooth?

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As per Google....: Pulpal debridement, also referred to as a pulpectomy, is an endodontic treatment done to alleviate the serious pain caused by dental pulp and tooth nerve infection.
A pulpotomy is the removal of a portion of the pulp, including the diseased aspect, with the intent of maintaining the vitality of the remaining pulpal tissue by means of a therapeutic dressing.

Question 3

does a pulpotomy hurt?

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Pulpotomy: When adequate anesthesia has been obtained a pulpotomy should be as pain free as a routine filling.

Question 4

what's a pulpotomy like?

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Easy treatment: A pulpotomy, meaning removal of the pulp tissue of a tooth, is a straightforward treatment performed using local anesthesia to treat a tooth that has or will soon have pain.  Most often used on children, it is sometimes performed on adult teeth.  Medication is sealed in the tooth during the fast procedure.

Question 5

is pulpotomy painful for kids?

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Typically not: Kids are generally more resilient.  The "shot" is psychologically the worst part but there are some incredible topicals available to even offset the discomfort of the dreaded shot.  Your child will be fine.  Hope this helps.

Question 6

what is the success rate of a pulpotomy?

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Pulpotomy: See dr. Richards&#x27; response for an excellent answer. The success rate of a pulpotomy is very high when performed under the right conditions for the right reasons. It needs to be monitored over time. Can&#x27;t give you an exact number.

Question 7

what are some alternatives to a pulpotomy?

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Extraction: Pulpotomies are usually done on primary (baby) teeth when decay has reached the pulp (nerve) of the tooth, to preserve the tooth in order to hold the space to allow room for the adult teeth to erupt.  The only alternative is extraction of the tooth, in which case an appliance should be made to hold the space and keep the adjacent teeth from shifting.

Question 8

how long does it normally take a nerve to die after a pulpotomy?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: At least for baby teeth, the goal of a pulpotomy is to remove coronal damaged pulp tissue and for the remaining tissue in the roots to actually stay alive. If the remaining tissue does die, the pulpotomy has failed (a fairly common occurrence) and either removal of the remaining dead tissue is necessary (root canal therapy) or removal of the whole tooth (extraction) is appropriate, depending ..

Question 9

hello i have a question i am getting a therapeutic pulpotomy done tomorrow i'm scared to death! is it at all painful after this procedure?

Accepted Answer

No: A therapeutic pulpotomy is not a painful procedure and generally is done to relieve pain in many situations. It is obviously something you need done. You will be in better health for having it done!

Question 10

is pulpotomy and pulpectomy really effective?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: Both procedures are highly effective (in the 90% to 95% range) when done properly by a skilled dentist under the right conditions.  They both enable you to save teeth that otherwise would need to be extracted. What would lead you to question its effectiveness?

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