pulpectomy

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pulpectomy

[pul-pek´to-me]

root canal therapy involving complete removal of dental pulp from a tooth.

pulp·ec·to·my

(pŭl-pek'tŏ-mē),

Removal of the entire pulp structure of a tooth, including the pulp tissue in the roots.

[L. pulpa, pulp, + G. ektomē, excision]

Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

pulpectomy

(pŭl-pĕk′tə-mē)

Removal of the entire pulp structure of a tooth, including that in the roots.

pulp·ec·to·my

(pŭl-pek'tŏ-mē)

Removal of the entire pulp structure of a tooth, including the pulp tissue in the roots.

[L. pulpa, pulp, + G. ektomē, excision]

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

pulpectomy

The removal of the entire dental PULP of a tooth. Pulpectomy is a necessary preliminary to root-canal treatment.

Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005

pulp·ec·to·my

(pŭl-pek'tŏ-mē)

Removal of tooth's entire pulp structure, including root pulp tissue.

[L. pulpa, pulp, + G. ektomē, excision]

Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012

References in periodicals archive ?

To confirm the need for pulpectomy, a single investigator (D.C.) performed a detailed interview, a clinical examination, and a standard periapical radiographic evaluation with pediatric radiographic films and film-positioning devices.

Iodoform Vs Calcium Hydroxide/Zinc Oxide based pastes: 12-month findings of a Randomized Controlled Trial

Conclusion: The postoperative outcomes of pulpotomy are superior to those of pulpectomy.

Therapeutic effects of Pulpotomy and Pulpectomy on deciduous molars with deep caries

Following pulpectomy, a cotton pellet was placed and the access cavity closed with a Cavit (3M ESPE, Saint Paul, MN, USA) provisional restoration.

Effect of calcium hydroxide on the fracture resistance of dentin

Post operative pain and flare-ups: Comparision of incidence between single and multiple visit pulpectomy in primary molars.

Comparison of frequency of pain in root canal treatment using sodium hypochlorite and chlorhexidine as root canal irrigants

Sari et al.(24) mentioned that the restorative treatment and pulpectomy were the most preferred treatment modalities for permanent dentition.

MAXILLARY INCISOR TRAUMA IN PATIENTS WITH CLASS II DIVISION 1 DENTAL MALOCCLUSION: ASSOCIATED FACTORS/Sinif II Bolum 1 Dental malokluzyonu Olan Hastalarda Kesici Dis Travmasi ile Iliskili Faktorler

Tooth extraction and pulp therapies of primary teeth (pulpotomy and pulpectomy) have been designated as painful dental procedures (PDPs) in previous studies, and postoperative pain may occur after these procedures [3].

Immediate Postoperative Pain and Recovery Time after Pulpotomy Performed under General Anaesthesia in Young Children

This invivo study was conducted on 30 primary teeth which were indicated for pulpectomy in the patients of the age group of 5-11 years, who visited Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, D.A.P.M.R.V.

Root length determination in primary teeth using Apex Locator and comparing with the Conventional method

Lasers for Paediatric endodontics (non-vital pulp therapy/ Pulpectomy) (17) Lasers can be used for managing various procedures of pulpectomy viz:

Lasers in paediatric dentistry

For the purpose of comparison, the treatment procedures were classified as preventive (fissure sealants), restorative (amalgam, composites resin, glass ionomer cements, and stainless steel crowns), pulp therapy (pulpotomy and pulpectomy), and root canal treatment.

A retrospective review of outcomes of dental treatment performed for special needs patients under general anaesthesia: 2-year follow-up

Furthermore, formation of a necrotic layer immediately beneath the pulp can occur and the procedure must be changed to a pulpectomy in some cases due to spreading inflammation, as it does not provide an adequate biodefense mechanism against even a limited bacterial invasion [18].

Pulp revascularization in immature permanent tooth with apical periodontitis using mineral trioxide aggregate

Thus, in the present case, even though the fracture had a subgingival margin, pulpectomy was carried out followed by restoration with a preformed metal crown, rather than extraction.

Case report: management of crown-root fracture in mandibular first primary molar caused by injury to the chin

Thirty-five maxillary primary anterior teeth indicated for pulpectomy in 19 healthy pediatric dental patients were selected for the study.