Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry • ~25 min to master
Indirect pulp capping = deep caries, no exposure. Direct pulp capping = NOT recommended in primary teeth. Pulpotomy = Buckley's formocresol (controversial) → Now MTA preferred. Pulpectomy = ZOE paste.
Pulp Therapy in Primary Teeth is a must-do, high-priority topic in Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry. It has appeared in 9 out of the last 10 NEET MDS exams, making it one of the most frequently tested topics in this subject.Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry carries approximately 14 marks in the exam, and mastering Pulp Therapy in Primary Teeth is essential for maximizing your score in this section.