Endodontic Treatment after a Pulp Exposure

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Terry Pannkuk, DDS, MScD – Instructional, Recall Observations

Is pulp capping more predictable than quality endodontic therapy?

Patient: 51 year-old female (1999 when treated), excellent health

Chief Complaint: Asymptomatic

Dental History: The patient’s dentist referred the patient for consultation after a pulp exposure during caries control and a crown preparation. The patient had a history of numerous crowns and fillings.

Significant Findings: The patient presented with an exposure of the mesial chamber pulp horn. A normal response to cold thermal stimulation was noted. A 4mm sulcular defect was noted at the MB line angle. All other clinical and radiographic findings were within normal limits.

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