Angelo Itri
University of Genoa, Italy
Title: VPT in permanent teeth: how to achieve clinical success with new materials
Biography
Biography: Angelo Itri
Abstract
Vital Pulp Therapy (VPT) is a biologic and conservative treatment modality to preserve the vitality and function of the coronal or remaining radicular pulp tissue in vital permanent teeth. The most important biological target of these therapeutic solutions is the dentinal bridge formation. Clinically, dentinal bridge formation is valued by Rx analysis where the pulp chamber is reduced after 3-6 months from VPT therapy. Usually, Clinical practice success on VPT procedure is made when no spontaneous pain is present. Clinical parameters to achieve success in VPT are no encoded. Aim of this lecture is to show the clinical methodic to achieve clinical success in VPT cases on permanent teeth.