Endodontic Therapy for Primary and Young Permanent Teeth (Pediatric Endodontics)
Journal Title: Journal of Dental Health and Oral Research - Year 2024, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
The purpose of this educative work was to evaluate different techniques used for endodontic treatment of different pediatric cases including primary and young permanent teeth. The data of this investigation were obtained from some text books, endodontic researches, internet and personal data. Several techniques were utilized including indirect and direct pulp capping, pulpotomy, for vital pulps and pulpectomy for non-vital pulps. The results demonstrated successful outcome with long term follow-up. It was concluded that endodontic therapy can preserve dental arches, as well as the surrounding periodontium in good conditions and maintains the vitality of dental pulps of primary and young permanent teeth.
Authors and Affiliations
Abdelhamied Y Saad
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