Abstract

Techniques for Vital Pulp Therapy (VPT) are ways to keep the dental pulp alive and functioning following damage from trauma, caries, or restorative operations. Indirect or direct pulp capping, as well as partial or complete pulpotomy, have historically been used in VPT procedures. Part of the pulp is removed during VPT, leaving the remaining portion intact and functional. We assume that the remaining pulp is healthy once a tiny amount of the superficially irritated pulp is removed.

Keywords: Vital pulp therapy; Pulpotomy; Direct pulp capping