Management of the pulp in primary teeth--an update
Brosnan, M.G.; Natarajan, A.K.; Campbell, J.M.; Drummond, B.K.
New Zealand Dental Journal 110(4): 119-123
2014
ISSN/ISBN: 0028-8047 PMID: 25597190 Document Number: 674192
Management of the pulpal tissue in primary teeth is a clinical challenge facing dental practitioners on a regular basis. This article reviews the most common treatments used at the present time in the management of the pulp in deciduous teeth. It gives an overview of treatment options and the indications and contra-indications for the different treatment modalities. The evidence behind the medicaments used, their actions and success rates are discussed. Practical guidelines for choosing to retain or extract deciduous teeth and management of the primary tooth pulp with different clinical presentations are discussed. Areas of future research are highlighted.