Procedures
Pulpotomy
Also called baby root canal
A procedure that removes only the top part of the nerve tissue in a tooth, often used on baby teeth.
A pulpotomy removes the infected or inflamed upper portion of the pulp inside a tooth crown and leaves the healthy tissue in the root. It is commonly used on baby teeth with deep decay, so the tooth can stay until the adult tooth is ready. After the procedure, the tooth is usually covered by a crown. It is often a quicker and less involved visit than a full root canal.
Example at the front desk
The child has deep decay on a baby molar, so Dr. Singh scheduled a pulpotomy and crown.