A Pulpectomy is a dental procedure carried out to remove all the pulp from the crown and roots of a tooth. A pulpectomy is usually performed in children to save a severely infected baby (primary) tooth and is sometimes called a “baby root canal.
Pulpectomy procedure:
- X-rays are taken to look for signs of infection in surrounding areas and to visualize the shape of the root canals.
- A pedodontist will inject a local anaesthetic to numb the area.
- A hole is drilled into the tooth.
- Small dental instruments are utilized to remove all the pulp.
- The tooth is cleaned, disinfected, and prepared for filling.
- The tooth is filled with resorbable material.
What are the indications for Pulpectomy?
- Pulp necrosis
- Injury or trauma to the tooth
- Cracked tooth
- To prevent premature loss of primary teeth that leads to difficulty in chewing, misalignment of teeth and speech disturbances.
