Emerging clinical and histologic evidence is challenging the long-established dogma that root canal treatment (RCTx) is the only therapeutic option for preservation of vital mature permanent teeth ...

Patients with irreversible pulpitis may experience greater anesthetic effectiveness from inferior alveolar nerve blocks if they are given anti-inflammatories prior to endodontic treatment, according ...

Clinical question Is cervical pulpotomy a viable treatment alternative to conventional root canal treatment for management of acute irreversible pulpitis in mature permanent teeth? Data sources A ...

A combination of nitrous oxide and ibuprofen may help dull the pain of children undergoing vital pulp therapy for irreversible pulpitis. A new study found that the combination significantly bolstered ...

Pulpitis is a dental condition that happens when the soft inner part of the tooth, called the pulp, becomes inflamed. This inflammation usually begins as a result of untreated cavities, which develop ...