State of the Art in Pulp Treatment in Paediatric Dentistry
Biomaterials, specifically tricalcium silicate cements have revolutionized the field of pediatric dentistry. These materials are extensively used in various procedures, including indirect pulp capping, selective caries removal, and pulpotomy, promoting minimally invasive dentistry and preserving the vitality of the dental pulp in primary and permanent dentition in children.
In cases of deep caries lesions treatment procedures such as: indirect pulp capping, selective caries removal and pulpotomy are recommended as a first choice of treatment, where tricalcium silicate cements prevent further infection and promote healing with high success rate.
For dental trauma cases, direct pulp capping and pulpotomy are recommended to keep pulp vitality. However, if pulp necrosis occurs, apexification and regenerative endodontic therapy using tricalcium silicate cements can produce biologic repair and improve the prognosis of teeth.
During the lecture, the author will present evidence-based protocols used in pediatric dentistry to achieve the best clinical outcomes in both caries and trauma cases.