Design: Recruitment was on the basis of strict inclusion criteria. Therefore, Biodentine™ has been used in many clinical situations for vital pulp therapy of both primary teeth and immature permanent teeth (George & P. 2010, JungWei & Monserrat 2010. Vital pulp therapy with new materials for primary teeth: new directions and treatment perspectives. Indirect pulp treatment is recommended as the most appropriate procedure for tre … The total number of teeth treated was 84. The total number of teeth treated was 84. Fuks AB(1). Krakow AA, Berk H, Gron P. Therapeutic induction of root formation in the exposed incompletely formed tooth with vital pulp. Although some success has been reported, 179 vital pulp therapy in permanent teeth with a history of pain has generally been contraindicated. Lance Kisby, DMD examines the rapidly changing materials, concepts, and techniques in pulp therapy for primary teeth. • Accepted endodontic therapy for primary teeth can be divided into two categories: vital pulp therapy (VPT) and root canal treatment (RCT). 12. OOO 1977; 43: 755-765 The main aim of primary tooth pulp therapy is to maintain arch length and integrity by preserving the pulpally involved tooth as a natural space maintainer. Primary molar teeth requiring vital pulp therapy were randomly allocated to either the formocresol group (F) or the calcium hydroxide group (C). New approches in vital pulp therapy in permanent teeth. Iran Endod J 2014; 9(1): 15-22. Vital pulp therapy aims to treat reversible pulpal injury and includes 2 therapeutic approaches: (1) indirect pulp treatment for deep dentinal cavities and (2) direct pulp capping or pulpotomy in cases of pulp exposure. development, and maintenance of arch space for permanent teeth. Abstract. In addition to these, in primary teeth it is important to preserve the tooth until its natural exfoliation time, thus preserving arch integrity(2) . 2016 May;35(5):112-3. Vital Pulp Therapy in Primary Teeth: An Update. fuks@cc.huji.ac.il Because a vital, functioning pulp is capable of initiating several defence mechanisms to protect the body from bacterial invasion, it is beneficial to preserve the vitality and health of an exposed pulp rather than replace it with a root filling material following pulp exposure. Primary molar teeth requiring vital pulp therapy were randomly allocated to either the formocresol group (F) or the calcium hydroxide group (C). The goal of VPT in primary teeth is to treat reversible pulpal injuries and maintaining pulp vitality. Dent Today. Kisby L. PMID: 27281977 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] Publication Types: No abstract provided. 11. Reports do, however, support this pulp-preserving approach even to symptomatic teeth. Author information: (1)Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel. (PMID:27281977) Abstract Citations; Related Articles; Data; BioEntities; External Links ' ' Kisby L Dentistry Today [01 May 2016, 35(5):112-113] Type: Review, Journal Article. primary teeth, cellspulp therapy T he aim of vital pulp therapy is to treat reversible pulpal injuries in both permanent and primary teeth, maintaining pulp vitality and function(1). Ghoddusi J, Forghani M, Parisay I. 1. This article is peer reviewed and available for 2 hours of CE credit. Coronal pulp amputation was prescribed only in teeth with vital, cariously exposed pulp tissue. Vital pulp therapy for cariously exposed permanent teeth remains one of the most controversial areas in dentistry. Vital Pulp Therapy in Primary Teeth: An Update. The two major procedures used to perform pulp therapy in primary teeth, pulpotomy and pulpectomy, have evolved over the years. 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