Pulpectomy
Root canal therapy following pulpectomy has a poor success rate in young permanent
molars. In a recent study only 36% of young root filled molar teeth were considered a
success. Hence, pulpectomy should be reserved only for cases exhibiting symptoms
where the pulp is irreversibly damaged.
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Fig. 9.29 A very large carious lesion with a
definite risk of pulp exposure.480H
Fig. 9.30 Remove caries from the amelo-
dentinal junction.