Early root canal treatment of deep caries in primary molars and pulpitis

Objective To investigate the feasibility of early root canal treatment of deep caries in deciduous molar and pulpitis to better maintain normal column arrangement of deciduous teeth and permanent teeth eruption.Methods 59 second deciduous molars with deep caries and pulpitis from 5-year children in outpatient department were selected for performing early root canal treatment.The results of 1-3 years were followed up for understanding the success rates and performing χ2 test analysis.Results The comparative analysis of early root canal therapy of deep caries in second deciduous molar and pulpitis showed that the early root canal therapy was effective(P0.01).Conclusion For better preventing dental caries in children,saving the deciduous teeth and maintaining the integrity of deciduous teeth arrangement,deep caries in deciduous molar and pulppitis may be treated by early root canal therapy.