- 30-45 minutes
- No significant recovery — child can eat within 1-2 hours
- 70%
China versus the U.S.
- China clinical rate
- $80 – $250
- $165
- United States
- $300 – $800
- $550
- You save
- ~70%
- $385 per procedure
Prices are approximate ranges. Actual cost depends on hospital, surgeon, materials, and case complexity.
What the procedure involves.
A pulpotomy is a pediatric dental procedure that removes infected pulp tissue from the crown of a primary (baby) tooth while preserving the healthy root pulp, saving the tooth until natural exfoliation. Chinese pediatric dental clinics are well-equipped with child-friendly environments and sedation options to ensure comfortable treatment. This procedure prevents premature tooth loss that could affect permanent tooth alignment.
Step by step.
Diagnosis & X-Ray
Periapical X-ray confirms infection is limited to crown pulp with healthy root structure
Anesthesia & Isolation
Local anesthesia is administered and rubber dam placed to isolate the tooth
Pulp Removal & Medication
Infected coronal pulp is removed and medicament (MTA or formocresol) is placed over remaining pulp
Crown Placement
A stainless steel or white zirconia crown is cemented to protect the treated tooth
- Saves the baby tooth to maintain space for permanent teeth
- Eliminates pain from pulp infection
- Prevents need for premature extraction and space maintainers
- Quick procedure with minimal discomfort for the child
- Treatment failure if infection has spread to root
- Possible internal resorption of the tooth
- Crown may need recementation over time
- Rare allergic reaction to pulp medicament
Ask the AI for hospitals that handle pulpotomy (child).
Prices shown are approximate ranges for reference only. Actual costs vary by hospital, complexity, and individual patient needs. Always consult with healthcare professionals for medical decisions.