Unveiling the Frozen Pulpotomy

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate clinical and radiographic success of primary molar pulpotomies which used ice as hemostatic agent. Methods: In 10 healthy children,10 primary molars were selected for the study group. Hemostasis was achieved with ice and then covered with bio-ceramic material. time required to achieve hemostasis was noted. All teeth were restored with stainless steel crown. Follow up was done at 2 weeks, 1 month, 3 months. Results: Two tooth showed pain and periapical pathosis which lead to clinical and radiographic failure at 2 weeks. Conclusion: Cryotherapy can be preferred as hemostatic agent to achieve hemostasis in primary tooth pulpotomy.