A pulpotomy is a dental procedure that treats infected teeth. It is usually performed on primary (baby) teeth in children, but it can also be used for adults with damaged dental pulp—the mass of ...

An oxygen saturation test may be a dependable way to evaluate pulp health two weeks after permanent teeth have been knocked out and replanted, according to research recently published in the Journal ...

McKennell Dental Practice has confirmed that the consultation process begins with a thorough examination of the affected ...

Dental pulp calcifications, encompassing discrete pulp stones and diffuse mineral deposits, represent an intriguing pathological phenomenon within the dental pulp tissue. These calcifications are not ...

Pulpitis can be avoided by brushing teeth at least twice a day, after meals, use of fluoridated toothpaste, avoiding sugary foods and flossing as part of oral hygiene. [iStockphoto] Inside the ...

The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) supports vital pulp therapy as a treatment option for patients who have adult teeth with injured pulps and fully formed roots, according to a position ...

Our natural teeth are a precious commodity. We only get one adult set, but sometimes they need rescuing. Enter endodontics. Endodontists are specialists who focus on diagnosing and treating issues ...

Each year, dentists in the United States perform more than 15 million root canals on infected teeth, removing the inflamed pulp and filling the emptied canal with inert materials such as rubber and ...