Total pulpotomy for Irreversible pulpitis in immature permanent teeth : Case report
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Vital Pulp Therapy, Immature tooth, MTAAbstract
Vital pulp therapy is the preferred conservative treatment for preserving the condition of the dental pulp in immature permanent teeth. The objective is to maintain the vitality of the pulp and promote further root development until the apical closure. This case report presents a 7-year-old Thai boy who underwent vital pulp therapy in the upper left central incisor diagnosed with irreversible pulpitis. Total pulpotomy was performed and radicular pulp stumps were covered with MTA. The tooth was then restored with glass ionomer cement and resin composite. Follow-up after 36 months demonstrated successful treatment outcome with no clinical symptoms, and radiographs revealed complete root development, including apical closure, with no signs of periapical pathology.
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