Pulpotec® Beyond Pulpotomy: A Case Series of Versatile Applications in Vital Pulp Therapy Procedures in Permanent Teeth
Vital pulp therapy is a conservative approach aimed at preserving pulp vitality in teeth affected by deep caries or pulp exposure.Pulpotec® has been widely used as a pulpotomy medicament in primary teeth; however, its application in permanent teeth remains limited.This case series illustrates the use of Pulpotec® in five permanent molars that underwent indirect pulp capping, direct pulp capping, and pulpotomy.Clinical and radiographic evaluations were performed over a follow-up period of up to six months.All treated teeth remained asymptomatic with no tenderness, swelling, or signs of periapical pathology.Radiographic findings showed favorable outcomes, including radiographic hard-tissue formation, canal narrowing, and maintenance of periodontal ligament space.Within the limitations of this study, Pulpotec® demonstrated promising results as a pulp-preserving medicament in permanent teeth.
Authors
- Pratik Surana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-7735-1957)
- Manisha Kusuma
- Kanika Singh Dhull (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0002-8084)
- Sushmita Pattnaik
- Sameer Chauhan
- Priyanka Shah
- Varsha Sharma
Institutions
- St. Clare Hospital in Lakewood (US)
- Department of Health & Family Welfare (IN)
- Government Medical College and Hospital (IN)
- KIIT University (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2026-08-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.115566
- Primary Topic
- Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00