title: Pulpectomy in hyperemic pulp and accelerated root resorption in primary teeth: a review with associated case report.
abstract: Persistent hemorrhage after complete amputation of coronal pulp is a common clinical finding during pulpotomy procedure in primary teeth. These teeth are best managed with pulpectomy, but they have hyperemic pulp with some remaining vital tissue. Good chemico-biomechanical preparation of primary canals cannot guarantee complete removal of this vital tissue from inaccessible areas. Use of Ca(OH) ₂ containing root filling pastes in vital pulp tissue can cause accelerated resorption of primary roots. The possible mechanism behind such extensive root resorption is discussed with review of literature. A case report of a child with 30 months follow-up is presented and discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Growth and Development, College of Dentistry, Ajman University of Science and Technology, Ajman, United Arab Emirates, .
authors.forename: Tarun
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Walia
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011670:Pulpectomy; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000503:physiopathology*; D014094:Tooth, Deciduous / Q000601:surgery*