Ghoddusi J, Forghani M, Parisay I. OOO 1977; 43: 755-765 This article is peer reviewed and available for 2 hours of CE credit. Reports do, however, support this pulp-preserving approach even to symptomatic teeth. 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. 11. development, and maintenance of arch space for permanent teeth. 2016 May;35(5):112-3. Vital Pulp Therapy in Primary Teeth: An Update. Abstract. (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. Vital Pulp Therapy in Primary Teeth: An Update. Although some success has been reported, 179 vital pulp therapy in permanent teeth with a history of pain has generally been contraindicated. Primary molar teeth requiring vital pulp therapy were randomly allocated to either the formocresol group (F) or the calcium hydroxide group (C). Krakow AA, Berk H, Gron P. Therapeutic induction of root formation in the exposed incompletely formed tooth with vital pulp. Indirect pulp treatment is recommended as the most appropriate procedure for tre … Author information: (1)Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel. 12. In addition to these, in primary teeth it is important to preserve the tooth until its natural exfoliation time, thus preserving arch integrity(2) . 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. 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. The total number of teeth treated was 84. Coronal pulp amputation was prescribed only in teeth with vital, cariously exposed pulp tissue. 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. The goal of VPT in primary teeth is to treat reversible pulpal injuries and maintaining pulp vitality. No abstract provided. Design: Recruitment was on the basis of strict inclusion criteria. 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). Vital pulp therapy with new materials for primary teeth: new directions and treatment perspectives. Dent Today. Vital pulp therapy for cariously exposed permanent teeth remains one of the most controversial areas in dentistry. 1. [email protected] Fuks AB(1). Primary molar teeth requiring vital pulp therapy were randomly allocated to either the formocresol group (F) or the calcium hydroxide group (C). Iran Endod J 2014; 9(1): 15-22. Kisby L. PMID: 27281977 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] Publication Types: • Accepted endodontic therapy for primary teeth can be divided into two categories: vital pulp therapy (VPT) and root canal treatment (RCT). Lance Kisby, DMD examines the rapidly changing materials, concepts, and techniques in pulp therapy for primary teeth. The total number of teeth treated was 84. The two major procedures used to perform pulp therapy in primary teeth, pulpotomy and pulpectomy, have evolved over the years. New approches in vital pulp therapy in permanent teeth. And available for 2 hours of CE credit of CE credit Gron P. induction... 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