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Pulpotomy Techniques: Cervical (Traditional) and Partial

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Pediatric Endodontics

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The conservation of primary teeth in form and function until their normal exfoliation is one of the fundamental objectives of pediatric dentistry. Not only is it important for normal speech, development, and self-esteem, it is the best way to preserve arch length and avoid secondary issues such as space loss and permanent tooth impaction.

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    Kaaren G. Vargas DDS, PhD

  2. Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Hebrew University, Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, 12272, Jerusalem, Israel

    Anna B. Fuks DDS

  3. Department of Pediatric Dentistry, The Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Tel Aviv, Israel

    Benjamin Peretz DMD

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    Benjamin Peretz

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Vargas, K.G., Fuks, A.B., Peretz, B. (2016). Pulpotomy Techniques: Cervical (Traditional) and Partial. In: Fuks, A., Peretz, B. (eds) Pediatric Endodontics. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-27553-6_5

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