title: Current concepts in vital pulpotomies in primary teeth.
abstract: Vital pulpotomies in primary teeth are performed to maintain the vitality of the pulp and to hold the tooth until it can be normally exfoliated. There exists much controversy surrounding the issue of pulpotomy agents, and the ideal pulp dressing material has not yet been identified. Therefore, it seems that formocresol will still be the first choice for pulpotomies in primary teeth until such agent is identified.
authors.forename: Andreina
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Castro
mesh_terms: D017607:Aluminum Compounds / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017610:Calcium Compounds / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002675:Child, Preschool; D000075202:Contraindications; D019140:Dental Care for Children / Q000379:methods*; D004338:Drug Combinations; D005566:Formocresols / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D010087:Oxides / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011671:Pulpitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D011672:Pulpotomy / Q000379:methods*; D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017640:Silicates / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014094:Tooth, Deciduous; D015035:Zinc Oxide-Eugenol Cement / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D017607:Aluminum Compounds; D017610:Calcium Compounds; D004338:Drug Combinations; D005566:Formocresols; D010087:Oxides; D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials; D017640:Silicates; D015035:Zinc Oxide-Eugenol Cement; C086631:mineral trioxide aggregate; C031025:formocresol