Clarke et al, Vital Pulp Therapy for CCF of permanent canine teeth in dogs 3-year retrospective therapy Flashcards
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what is the success rate of VPT if performed within 48 hrs after CCF ?
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Ahigh success rate 88.2% if duration of pulp exposure is <48hrs.
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What are the principled cells in the pulp ?
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odontoblast, fibroblast, undifferentiated mesenchymal cells:
3
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Explain each zone from periphery to the pulp
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Odontoblast –> cell rich zone of Weill –> cell free zone—> pulp core
4
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What was the success rate of VPT after 36 months on teeth that were treated <48 hrs, 1 week, and 3 weeks of pulp exposure ?
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36-month post op examination:
<48hrs: 88.2%,
1 week: 41.4%,
3 weeks: 23.5% of teeth were vital
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