Pulp Therapies

When there has been breakdown of the tooth resulting in bacteria getting close to or into the pulp of the tooth, just placing a restoration on the tooth will not be the best option for treatment. In these cases, the ideal pulp therapy is indicated to provide the best outcome for the tooth to enable it to be retained. Unfortunately, teeth that are not restorable or have extensive infection cannot be managed by pulp therapy.

• Pulp cap: Direct or indirect - a special medicament is placed at the bottom of the cavity close to or over the pulp. The medicament’s role is to have an antibacterial effect to aid with the healing of the pulp
• Pulpotomy: involves the removal of vital pulp tissue from the pulp chamber of the tooth followed by placement of a medicament and restoration.
• Pulpectomy: involves the removal of pulpal tissues, thorough debridement of the root canal system and placement of a medicament before the tooth can be restored.
• Root canal therapy: we can assist with the initial stages of the process and focus on familiarisation with dental procedures to enable the patient to have completion of their treatment with Endodontic specialists or family dentist.