title: [The dilemma of the dentist: should I treat the pulp conservatively or endodontically].
abstract: In this paper the authors are referred to the problem of the dentist whether he should treat the pulp conservatively or he should perform endodontic therapy in the different lesions of the pulp. A short description of the evaluation and the function of the pulp is given. Finally a throughout description of the parameters which influence the choice of the therapeutic method such as the condition of the pulp, the age of the patient, the necessity of pulp preservation and the type of final restoration.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kerani
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sykaras
mesh_terms: D003788:Dental Pulp Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D012390:Root Canal Therapy
vernacular_title: To dilemma tou klinikou giatrou: kano he den kano synteretike therapeia polphou.