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pulpotomy vs. pulpectomy

pulpotomy

[puhl-pot-uh-mee] / pʌlˈpɒt ə mi /

noun

Dentistry.

pulpotomies

the removal of infected portions of the pulp tissue in a tooth, used as a therapeutic measure to avoid pulpectomy.

pulpectomy

[puhl-pek-tuh-mee] / pʌlˈpɛk tə mi /

Dentistry.

pulpectomies

the removal of all the pulp tissue in a tooth in the course of endodontic therapy.