This bang out of infection happens when tooth decay reaches the pulp inside the tooth.
Pulpitis is the inflammation of the pulp and its main cause isuntreated cavities(tooth decay).
Thistooth sensitivityis usually the first sign that your child may have caries.
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This examination can either be by physical examination of the tooth or byX-ray.
Instead, your child will have to undergo a pulpectomy or tooth extraction.
Literally, “pulpotomy” translates to “to cut the pulp.”
A pulpotomy should not be mixed up with a pulpectomy.
Pulpotomies should not be performed if the pulp in the root (the radicular pulp) is not vital.
Alternatively, your child may be sedated.
The option chosen is usually up to the discretion of the healthcare provider.
The pulp chamber will then be opened by drilling through the enamel and the dentin.
Once the roof of the pulp is drilled through, it will bleed.
This shows that the pulp is still healthy.
They must then either perform a pulpectomy or tooth extraction.
The coronal pulp will then be removed/excavated.
Ideally, this bleeding should stop within a minute or two, or tops five.
Different dentists have their own time limits.
So, a pulpectomy or tooth extraction will have to be performed.
This medication is usually either formocresol, ferric sulfate, or mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA).
The tooth is then restored.
This is usually done with astainless steel crown.
Post-Procedure
Your child may experience some pain and/or swelling after the procedure.
The healthcare provider will likely prescribe pain medication to help with this.
Your should you ask your dentist what he recommends as an oral care routine.
You should also see to it to take your child in for regular scheduled dental check-ups.
However, they are not performed very often asroot canalsare preferred by dentists for treating adult permanent teeth.
However, rest assured that a pulpotomy is practically a risk-free procedure.
Your child will be up and active once the anesthesia or sedative used during the procedure wears off.
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