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Pulpectomy

Category: Procedure | Difficulty: Intermediate | Priority: Core

Clinical Definition

Complete removal of pulp tissue from the crown and root canals of a tooth, followed by cleaning and shaping of the canals.

Patient-Friendly

Removing all the nerve tissue from inside the tooth before filling the canals.

Related Terms

[[root canal therapy; pulpotomy]]

Notes

Often an initial stage of full root canal treatment

Audience

๐ŸŽ“ Student ๐Ÿ—‚ Front Desk