Vital Primary Tooth Therapy

Question 1

Treatment objectives

Answer 1

– eradicate potential for infection
– maintain tooth in a quiescent state
– preserve space for underlying permanent tooth – retain 1° tooth, if 2° tooth is congenitally absent

Question 2

Treatment objectives

Answer 2

– eradicate potential for infection
– maintain tooth in a quiescent state
– preserve space for underlying permanent tooth – retain 1° tooth, if 2° tooth is congenitally absent

Question 3

Protective base

Answer 3

• Indications:
– tooth with exposed dentin after caries removal.

• Objectives:
– preservation of vitality,
– minimize injury to the pulp,
– minimize postoperative sensitivity

Question 4

Evaluation of success

Answer 4

– asymptomatic
– radiographic absence of pathology
– continued root development
– hard tissue barrier at apex