Pulpotomy (Child)
儿童牙髓切断术
Duration
30-45 minutes
Recovery
No significant recovery — child can eat within 1-2 hours
Savings
~70% vs US
Average savings compared to US prices
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.
Diagnosis & X-Ray
Periapical X-ray confirms infection is limited to crown pulp with healthy root structure
Duration: 10 minutesAnesthesia & Isolation
Local anesthesia is administered and rubber dam placed to isolate the tooth
Duration: 10 minutesPulp Removal & Medication
Infected coronal pulp is removed and medicament (MTA or formocresol) is placed over remaining pulp
Duration: 15-20 minutesCrown Placement
A stainless steel or white zirconia crown is cemented to protect the treated tooth
Duration: 10 minutes- 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
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.