Description

A cavity that involves the nerve (pulp) of the tooth may cause a child to experience intense pain. When the nerve of the tooth is infected, it must be treated to restore the child to good dental health. A pediatric root canal procedure is referred to as a “pulpotomy.” The purpose of this treatment is to maintain the vitality of the affected tooth to prevent early loss, which may cause future problems with the eruption of permanent teeth. Dental cavities and traumatic injury are the main reasons for a tooth to require pulp therapy. The root canal procedure removes the infected pulp tissue within the crown of the tooth. A medication is placed to calm the nerve of the tooth and prevent bacterial growth. It is followed with a final restoration such as a filling, a zirconia crown or stainless steel crown.