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Non-Surgical Root Canal Therapy

NS-1 - Revolutionizing Caries Management: Vital Pulp Therapy and Advanced Restorative Approaches for Deep Lesions

Thursday, April 3, 2025
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM EST
Location: Hynes Convention Center, Floor 2, Room 200
Earn 1.0 CE Credits
Disclosure(s):
David Witherspoon, MS, DDS: No financial relationships to disclose
Ronald Ordinola Zapata, D.D.S., M.S., Ph.D.: No financial relationships to disclose
Vital pulp therapy offers a promising approach to significantly prolong the lifespan of a tooth. Over the past decade, the evidence and outcomes associated with vital pulp treatment have evolved substantially. In 2021, the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) released a new position paper on this topic, providing a foundation for updated practices. This presentation will build on that foundation to highlight key aspects of vital pulp therapy, with a primary focus on managing teeth with carious exposures and symptoms of irreversible pulpitis. Through case-based analysis, it will explore treatment options grounded in evidence-based protocols. Additionally, the presentation will address common challenges to implementation, such as coding, scheduling, and material selection.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify appropriate teeth for various treatment options and understand the expected outcomes for each approach.
  • Explain the essential steps involved in performing vital pulp therapy.
  • Evaluate the key prognostic factors that influence the success of vital pulp treatment.