What Is Pulpotomy at a Dental Clinic in Dangsan-dong?

Hello,

I’m Kim Min-young, a conservative dentistry specialist at a dental clinic in Dangsan-dong.

If you hear that "a tooth is badly decayed," it’s only natural to feel alarmed at once.

Especially if you want to avoid root canal treatment (Endo), have you ever wondered whether there might be another option?

In that case, let me explain a treatment called "pulpotomy" that may be worth considering.

The name may sound unfamiliar, so you may be wondering what kind of treatment it is and whether it can really preserve your nerve.

Today, I’ll explain the pulpotomy procedure (Pulpotomy) introduced at our dental clinic in Dangsan-dong, which focuses on preserving as much of the tooth’s internal nerve as possible while selectively removing only the infected part.

Today, let’s take a closer look at what pulpotomy is and when it is needed.

What Is Pulpotomy (Pulpotomy)?

Inside the root canal, there is a tissue called the pulp, where blood vessels and nerves are gathered.

When a cavity becomes deep, bacteria can penetrate into this area, and at that point, this treatment removes only the damaged portion rather than the entire tissue, preserving the remaining healthy pulp.

Unlike conventional root canal treatment, which removes everything, the goal is to preserve the tooth’s vitality as much as possible.

A living natural tooth can sense external stimuli and maintain its own defense functions, so it can be much more advantageous in terms of long-term prognosis.

When Is Pulpotomy Needed?

At our dental clinic in Dangsan-dong, we explain when this procedure is performed.

It is mainly applied in the early stage when decay has reached the inside but the infection has not spread throughout the root.

It is often performed on immature permanent teeth in children whose roots have not yet fully formed, or on primary teeth, and it can also be applied to adults depending on the condition.

However, if inflammation has spread throughout the root or the infection has progressed to the root tip, pulpotomy alone is difficult to resolve the problem, and endodontic treatment is needed.

Therefore, at our dental clinic in Dangsan-dong, we often explain that it is most important to first determine through an accurate diagnosis how much of the nerve is still alive and how far the infection has spread.

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A precise diagnosis using a microscope can help closely examine the condition of the root and decide on the treatment direction.

We recommend consulting a clinic equipped with such devices.

How Is Pulpotomy Performed?

After first administering local anesthesia and confirming that sensation is gone, the treatment begins.

At our dental clinic in Dangsan-dong, we explain that if the anesthesia is sufficient, there is almost no pain during the procedure.

If the anesthesia is adequate, the cavity is removed and the infected upper tissue is cut away.

Then, biocompatible materials such as MTA are applied over the remaining healthy pulp.

MTA helps support tissue recovery and blocks bacterial invasion, so it is widely used in pulpotomy.

After that, the inside of the root is tightly sealed, and the tooth is protected with a prosthetic restoration such as a crown.

The procedure itself is completed in a relatively short time,

but it is important to keep monitoring through regular checkups afterward to make sure it remains stable.

After accurately checking the extent of the infection, the dentist distinguishes between cases that can be resolved with pulpotomy and cases that require endodontic treatment, proceeding in a way that preserves the natural tooth as much as possible.

The Last Chance to Save a Natural Tooth!

I believe treatment plans should be established after first reviewing every possible option to save the tooth.

Once a natural tooth is lost, it is difficult to restore.

If you have been told that your cavity has become deep, I recommend first checking whether there are options such as pulpotomy that can preserve the natural tooth.

I hope you continue to protect your precious teeth and keep them healthy.

This has been Kim Min-young, a conservative dentistry specialist at a dental clinic in Dangsan-dong.

Thank you.