Dr. Jarod to Present at CSPD

Dr. Jarod’s submission for a “String of Pearls” presentation has been accepted for the upcoming California Society of Pediatric Dentistry Annual Meeting in Dana Point.  This will be the CSPD’s 40th Annual Meeting.  Dr. Jarod will be presenting a short presentation on developments in new materials being used in Pediatric Dentistry.

More information is available on the CSPD’s website: http://www.cspd.org/calendar/show.asp?event_ID=226

For dentist’s a tentative abstract is included below.

Title: Tipping the Cap: New Developments in Materials Used in Vital Pulp Therapy

Presenter: Jarod Johnson, DDS

Summary

Recently there have been developments in the field of vital pulp therapy for immature permanent teeth. This is specifically in regards to materials; driven in part by techniques such as direct pulp capping, pulpotomy, and regenerative endodontics. The discussion will address the basis for vital pulp treatment with an emphasis on reviewing currently available materials; including new materials that have been introduced into the market.

Purpose

To provide practitioners with the best evidence based on current research of the biological basis for materials used in vital pulp therapy. Materials discussed will be zinc oxide eugenol (ZOE), calcium hydroxide (Ca[OH]₂), glass ionomer, composite, amalgam, mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), calcium silicates (Biodentine, TheralCal LC, etc).

Treatment (procedure)

Indirect pulp cap, direct pulp cap, and pulpotomy. Apexogenesis.

Conclusion

When performing vital pulp therapy it is imperative that practitioners understand the biologic basis of treatment modalities to increase likelihood of a positive outcome. Proper diagnosis, case selection, and material properties can aid in the goal of apexogenesis. Practitioners should continue to look for the current best evidence when selecting a treatment modality and material.