A vital pulpotomy is a sterile procedure that caps off the pulp chamber of the tooth. This is most frequently done after the crown of the tooth is reduced in cases of traumatic malocclusion. One example of this is if the lower canines of a pet are puncturing holes in the top of the mouth due to the jaw being too short. The canines then would be sterilely reduced (cut down) to a point where they were not hitting the top of the mouth. Then a portion of the pulp is removed and then sealed to avoid complications in the future.
What is Vital Pulpotomy?
