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- noun dentistry The
surgical removal of part of thedental pulp
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Sometimes that is the word used for pulpotomy, which is not technically a root canal.
Our New Digital X-Ray Machine! Dr. Dean Brandon 2008
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Bottom line: a pulpotomy is a really good and reliable way to save a badly decayed baby tooth.
What is a Pulpotomy? Dr. Dean Brandon 2006
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My 7 yo daughter "G" had a pulpotomy and crown lower primary toothabout 6 months ago which developed an abscess about 2 wks ago.
The Funny Things Kid's Say Dr. Dean Brandon 2009
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Now the cavity is larger and she will have to have the pulpotomy/crown.
The Funny Things Kid's Say Dr. Dean Brandon 2009
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My son is 6 and he had a pulpotomy on his lower molar three months ago.
Local Anesthesia in Pediatric Dentistry Dr. Dean Brandon 2007
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My 5 year old son has to have a tooth pulled, space maintainer put in, pulpotomy done, and a cavity filled.
Sedative Drugs Used in Pediatric Dentistry Dr. Dean Brandon 2007
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My son will be 7 in a few months and needs a pulpotomy and then a crown over top.
Sedative Drugs Used in Pediatric Dentistry Dr. Dean Brandon 2007
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Tomorrow a.m. she is scheduled for pulpotomy and capping; will give her versed and nitrous oxide.
Local Anesthesia in Pediatric Dentistry Dr. Dean Brandon 2007
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If you notice, a pulpotomy only removes the upper chamber of infected tissue not down into the root canals.
What is a Pulpotomy? Dr. Dean Brandon 2006
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The pulpotomy, I have found works quite well in permanent teeth.
What is a Pulpotomy? Dr. Dean Brandon 2006
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