Endodontics · single question
Cvek's pulpotomy is associated with which procedure?
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Correct answer: A. Partial pulpotomy for traumatically exposed permanent teeth
Cvek pulpotomy refers to a partial pulpotomy technique described by Mats Cvek in 1978 for managing pulp exposures in young permanent teeth following dental trauma (complicated crown fractures). The procedure involves removal of only 2-3 mm of coronal pulp tissue at the exposure site, followed by placement of calcium hydroxide or MTA as a pulp-capping agent. This conservative approach preserves pulp vitality and allows continued root development in immature teeth. It is distinguished from complete (coronal) pulpotomy, direct pulp capping, and indirect pulp capping by its partial removal of superficial pulp tissue.