Pulpotomy

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. A healthy tooth has a space inside it called the 'pulp space' which is filled with soft tissues - nerves, blood vessels, and pink connective tissue. When a carious process develops in a tooth, the bacteria associated with it can cause pulpal inflammation, which is often what causes toothache. 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. A healthy tooth has a space inside it called the 'pulp space' which is filled with soft tissues - nerves, blood vessels, and pink connective tissue. When a carious process develops in a tooth, the bacteria associated with it can cause pulpal inflammation, which is often what causes toothache. Damage to the pulp of permanent teeth usually requires a root canal treatment or endodontic therapy. The pulp of primary or deciduous teeth, which only have to survive until an adult teeth come in, and because they have a better blood supply, can sometimes be saved.