Vital Pulp Treatment

Examine the principles and clinical applications of Vital Pulp Treatment (VPT), a dental strategy focused on preserving the living tissue within teeth after injury or disease. The text details the innate healing capacity of the dental pulp, highlighting how it generates new hard tissue, such as tertiary dentine, to protect itself from external threats. Practical guidance is provided on managing traumatic dental injuries and deep decay through techniques like pulp capping and pulpotomies, using biocompatible materials like hydraulic calcium silicate cements. Beyond traditional methods, the documents explore advanced regenerative endodontics, including the use of growth factors and scaffolds to...