Pulp Therapy
The pulp is the inner central tissue of the teeth. It contains nerves, blood vessels, connective tissue and cells. Pulp therapy, also called "children's root canal," is done to maintain the health of the affected tooth when cavities or an injury to the tooth has occurred. During a pulpotomy, the diseased pulp tissue within the crown is removed. Next, the dentist will place an antibacterial substance there to prevent bacterial growth. Finally, the dentist will replace the damaged enamel portion. A pulpectomy is done when the entire pulp is involved. During this treatment, the entire pulp of the tooth will be removed from the crown and root. The root canal is then cleaned, disinfected and filled with material. After that, a final restoration is placed.