What does it include?
Assessment, targeted tissue removal, coverage and a sealed restoration.
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Can part of the dental pulp be preserved?
A pulpotomy removes part of the pulp, the soft tissue inside a tooth. Suitable remaining tissue is intended to stay alive. It may be considered in selected primary and permanent teeth; findings, tissue condition and a sealed restoration are crucial.
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Preserving a part
Pulpotomy removes only part of the dental pulp. The aim is to keep suitable remaining pulp tissue alive.
Findings guide the choice
Decay or injury may be the reason. Examination and tissue assessment help determine whether this approach or another treatment is suitable.
Cover and review
The remaining tissue is covered with a suitable material and the tooth is sealed. Follow-up remains necessary.
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Who is it for?
Selected teeth with remaining pulp tissue suitable for preservation.
What follows?
Checks on symptoms, tooth function and the surrounding tissues.
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Pulpotomy or pulpectomy?
Pulpotomy removes part of the pulp. Pulpectomy removes pulp tissue from the crown and root canals.
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Is this only for children?
No. In selected situations, vital pulp treatment can also be considered for adult permanent teeth.
What is a partial pulpotomy?
Only a superficial part of the exposed pulp is removed. Full coronal pulpotomy removes the pulp in the crown.
Can root canal treatment still be needed later?
Yes. Further treatment may be needed if vital pulp treatment fails or disease develops later.
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Could vital pulp treatment be suitable here, and how would its progress be assessed?
At the practice, findings, personal wishes and possible next steps are discussed through a consultation and examination.
For deep damage, whether living tissue can be preserved is an important question.
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- Vital pulp treatment
- Procedures intended to preserve living pulp tissue.
- Coronal pulp
- Pulp tissue within the crown above the root canals.
- Calcium silicate cement
- A material group used for covering pulp in selected procedures.
Know the difference
Direct pulp capping covers exposed pulp without deliberately removing pulp tissue first. Pulpotomy removes a portion of that tissue.
Sources and context
Editorial research: 23 October 2026. This explanation covers general principles and does not replace a personal examination. Suitable treatment is discussed following individual assessment.