What is pulpectomy?

Partial root canal: A pulpectomy is also known as a partial root canal. It's when all the pulp in your tooth is removed. Usually this is performed on children.

Pulpectomy is the...: Removal of the dental pulp, including that in the roots.

Removal of all pulp: A pulpectomy is when all the tooth pulp is removed including the coronal pulp and the pulp in the roots. This is done during a root canal and then the empty space left in the tooth is filled and sealed. A pulpectomy is also done as an emergency treatment for a toothache and then a temporary filling is placed. The tooth must later have a completed root canal.