Comparison of the Action of Various Pulpotomy Agents on Pulpal Histology – A Monograph

Abstract

Pulpotomy is the removal of the diseased or affected part of the pulp with the aim of maintaining the vitality of the tooth by a placement of a medicament. Throughout the years, various therapeutic agents have been used to ensure the vitality of the pulp such a Formocresol, ferric sulphate, calcium hydroxide and zinc oxide eugenol. But also, different alternatives such as electro surgery, laser, collagens, glutaraldehyde and Freeze dried bone have been used to maintain pulpal vitality. Out of all the agents studied on, freeze dried bone was concluded to be superior as most teeth treated with it, had vital pulps and increased dentin bridge growth. Hence, the aim of this review to study the action of the various pulpotomy agents on the pulpal histology and understand which pulpotomy agent gives the best result.