What Is a Pulpotomy?
A pulpotomy is a dental procedure designed to remove infected or decayed tissue from the pulp chamber of a tooth while preserving its healthy roots. At Austin Center for Endodontics, Dr. Ketan Amin and Dr. Arif Karim provide pulpotomy treatments to address deep cavities or injuries that expose the pulp. This procedure is often recommended to alleviate pain, stop the spread of infection, and maintain the natural tooth structure. By treating the affected tooth promptly, patients can avoid more extensive treatments or extractions while restoring oral health. To learn more about the pulpotomy procedure, contact our Austin, TX office to schedule a consultation.
How Is a Pulpotomy Performed?
A pulpotomy involves removing the infected or damaged pulp tissue from the tooth's pulp chamber while leaving the healthy root canals intact. The procedure typically begins with numbing the area to ensure patient comfort. Next, one of our endodontists will access the pulp chamber by creating an opening in the tooth. The infected or decayed pulp is carefully removed, and the chamber is cleaned and disinfected to eliminate bacteria. A therapeutic material, often calcium hydroxide or a similar agent, is applied to the remaining healthy pulp to promote healing and protect the roots. Finally, the tooth is sealed with a filling or temporary crown, with a permanent restoration completed later. This approach helps alleviate pain and saves the tooth from further damage or infection.
What Are the Benefits of a Pulpotomy?
A pulpotomy provides numerous benefits by preserving a tooth's vitality and reducing the need for more invasive procedures, such as:
- Relieving pain caused by infected or damaged pulp
- Preventing the spread of infection to the tooth's roots
- Maintaining the tooth's natural function and appearance
- Avoiding the need for a root canal or tooth extraction
- Supporting long-term dental health with minimal intervention
Austin Center for Endodontics Reviews
Fantastic experience. The communication with the office before my consultation and procedure was stellar. Upon my initial call, I was easily taken care of and scheduled by Patrick. My forms and any additional information was sent to me ahead of time. Check in was a breeze and the office was cozy and calm. Dr. Amin quickly assessed the problem area and explained the necessary root canal and the steps it would involve in an easy to understand manner. Dr. Amin and his assistant were professional, courteous, and very efficient. My consultation and treatment were complete in under an hour which I really appreciated as I was nervous for my first ever root canal. I really appreciate the care that is evident at this office and would definitely go back if ever needed. Thank y'all so much for your help!
Lovely doctor and staff who provide kind and compassionate care. Highly recommend!
Ketan Amin, DMD is the ONLY Endo I want to have work on my teeth! He is gentle, kind and thorough in explanation. His staff is also very kind and informative and sensitive to the pain that goes with needing a root canal. He and his assistant do everything to keep you as comfortable as possible during the procedure, and quick to answer any questions before and after. I was so relieved to be able to hold an appointment for a few days after I sensed a problem, awaiting a DDS to confirm. Dr. Amin has worked on 2 other teeth for root canals and I'm so grateful he was there for me again. Kudos to Austin Center for Endodontics.
Dr. Amin and staff were wonderful. I emailed them on the weekend and they called me on Monday morning with an appointment available immediately. I was so happy to have Dr. Amin help me with this tooth as he helped with 2 other teeth in 2015 and 2017. He is so gentle and a great dentist.
Went to my regular dentist for a semi annual appt and found one of my front teeth had gone dead and changed colors. They recommended Dr Amin. Called same day and got an appt for the next day to see Dr. Amin for consultation and treatment. Great customer service by his crew and great treatment by Dr. Amin. He came in and explained what probably happened to the tooth. Showed me again that it had no feeling to it and the root was dead. We went ahead with a root canal and we were all done in about 40 minutes! They were great!
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Pulpotomy: A Pain Relief Solution
If you're experiencing tooth pain due to a deep cavity, a pulpotomy may be the solution you need to save your tooth and prevent further damage. At Austin Center for Endodontics, Dr. Ketan Amin and Dr. Arif Karim can perform this procedure to remove the infected pulp and protect your tooth from more severe issues like infection or the need for extraction. Pulpotomy is typically needed when the infection reaches the tooth's pulp but hasn't yet spread to the roots. Reach out to our Austin, TX office today to learn how a pulpotomy can preserve your tooth and help maintain your oral health for the long term.