Vital Pulp Therapy (VPT) for Permanent Teeth with Irreversible Pulpitis
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Speaker
Prof Jun Wang
Director, Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Fellow of the International College of Dentists (ICD), China Section
Board member of Pediatric Dentistry Association of Asia
Chairman of the Chinese Society of Pediatric Dentistry
Clinical Expertise:Specializes in pediatric dental caries
Organizer
Abstract :
Traditionally, vital pulp therapy (VPT) has been predominantly indicated for endodontic management of immature permanent teeth. However, in recent years, there has been a growing trend toward applying VPT to fully developed permanent teeth. Historically, VPT was only performed on teeth with normal pulps or reversible pulpitis. Nevertheless, accumulating evidence now demonstrates the feasibility of successful VPT outcomes in teeth with irreversible pulpitis or periapical periodontitis. This lecture aims to elaborate on key questions, including which teeth with irreversible pulpitis or periapical periodontitis are suitable for attempted VPT, how to conduct clinical evaluation and perform the procedure, and will systematically address these aspects.
Learning objectives :
- Identify diagnostic criteria and clinical signs that support the use of VPT in cases of irreversible pulpitis and apical periodontitis
- Recognize key factors influencing VPT success, including vitality assessment, hemostasis, aseptic technique, and material selection.
- Differentiate between VPT techniques, including indirect pulp capping, direct pulp capping, partial pulpotomy, and full pulpotomy.
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