Chinese Journal of Stomatological Continuing Education ›› 2024, Vol. 27 ›› Issue (3): 219-224.DOI: 10.12337/zgkqjxjyzz.2024.03.005

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Clinical Application of Intentional Pulpotomy for Treatment of Excessive Growth Teeth: Case Series

Qianqian Wang, Xingzhe Yin, Yan Wei, Chongyang Zhou*   

  1. Department of Geriatric Dentistry, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing, P.R. China
  • Online:2024-05-31 Published:2024-12-18
  • Contact: Chongyang Zhou. Tel: 010-62173403. Email: chongyangzh@sina.com. Address: No.22 Zhongguancun South Avenue, Haidian District, Beijing 100081, P.R. China.

Abstract: Objective: Excessive growth teeth may affect the restoration of missing teeth especially in elderly patients. This article showed the clinical application of intentional pulpotomy on excessive growth teeth. Diagnosis and treatment: Pulpotomy was performed on 6 excessive growth teeth with mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) or iRoot® BP PLUS as capping materials. 1 week later, the coronal cavities were filled permanently with composite resin. Results: At 6 months and 36 months of follow-up, all teeth were symptom-free and clinically functional, without any evidence of pulpitis or apical periodontitis in either clinical or radiographic examinations. Conclusions: Intentional pulpotomy would be an effective treatment option for excessive growth teeth especially in elderly patients.

Key words: excessive growth teeth, intentional pulpotomy, mature permanent teeth, elderly patients, vital pulp therapy