Pediatric Dentistry

Pediatric Root Canal (Pulpectomy)

Pediatric Root Canal (Pulpectomy) in Kolathur, Chennai
Save Your Child’s Tooth and Relieve Dental Pain
A pulpectomy, often called a pediatric root canal, is a treatment used to remove infected pulp from a baby tooth and preserve the tooth until it naturally falls out. This procedure helps eliminate pain, prevent the spread of infection, and maintain proper space for the permanent tooth. With 55+ years of combined clinical experience, Abi Dental Clinic in Kolathur provides gentle and child-friendly pulpectomy treatment in a comfortable environment.

Pediatric Dentistry

Pediatric Root Canal (Pulpectomy)

Save severely decayed primary teeth.

Gentle, child-friendly pulp therapy preserving milk teeth to maintain spacing for healthy permanent teeth.

Why Choose Abi Dental Clinic for Pediatric Root Canal Treatment?

What to Expect at Your Child’s Visit

The Pulpectomy Procedure — Step by Step

  • 1. Examination and Diagnosis

    We examine the tooth and take X-rays to confirm pulp infection.

  • 2. Local Anaesthesia

    The tooth is numbed to ensure a comfortable procedure.

  • 3. Removal of Infected Pulp

    The infected tissue is carefully removed from the crown and root canals.

  • 4. Cleaning and Disinfection

    The canals are cleaned and disinfected thoroughly.

  • 5. Filling the Canals

    A resorbable filling material is placed in the root canals.

  • 6. Tooth Restoration

    The tooth is restored, often with a stainless steel crown for durability.

  • 7. Follow-Up Evaluation

    We monitor healing and ensure the tooth remains healthy until it exfoliates naturally.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A pulpectomy is a pediatric root canal treatment that removes infection from a baby tooth to save it.

Baby teeth maintain space for permanent teeth and support chewing, speech, and proper jaw development.

The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia and is designed to be comfortable for children.

Most treatments are completed in a single visit, depending on the extent of infection.

The tooth is restored and monitored regularly until it naturally falls out and is replaced by the permanent tooth.

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