Pulpectomy

What is Pulpectomy?
A Pulpectomy is a dental procedure performed to remove infected pulp tissue from the inside of a child’s tooth. It’s commonly done when tooth decay or trauma has affected the inner nerve of a baby tooth. This treatment helps relieve pain, stop infection and preserve the tooth’s structure until it naturally falls out. At SCULPT Dental Hospital, we provide gentle, effective pulpectomy care to protect your child’s smile and avoid early tooth loss.

When Do You Need Pulpectomy?
- Severe tooth decay reaching the inner pulp
- Persistent toothache or night-time pain in a child
- Swelling or pus near a baby tooth
- Trauma or injury causing pulp exposure
- To preserve a primary tooth until it naturally sheds
- Tooth discoloration indicating nerve damage
- To prevent infection from spreading to surrounding teeth
Pulpectomy Procedure
Examination & X-ray
The dentist examines the tooth and takes an X-ray to check the extent of pulp infection.
Local Anesthesia
The area is numbed to make the procedure painless for the child.
Pulp Removal
Infected pulp tissue is removed from both the crown and roots of the tooth.
Cleaning & Filling
The canals are cleaned, disinfected and filled with a safe, resorbable material.
Crowning
The tooth is sealed and usually covered with a crown to protect it until the permanent tooth erupts.
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Viknavishagini Sriarasaratnam
9 months ago

I couldn't be more satisfied with my experience consulting the dentist in this clinic.Dr Janani is exceptional, knowledgeable, compassionate, and always takes the time to explain procedures and answer all my questions. I appreciate how comfortable they make me feel, especially during procedures that typically cause anxiety. I would highly recommend visiting the clinic.
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Aravind Varadarajan
9 months ago

I had a great experience at this dental clinic! Dr. Janani was extremely professional, gentle, and made the entire scaling procedure very comfortable. Highly recommend Dr. Janani for anyone looking for quality dental care!
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selvi ramanujam
9 months ago

Dr. Janani is one of the excellent dentists I have seen. She is treating my son with invisilign braces and I too come here for all my dental related issues. She has enormous patience and answers all the queries of the patients with a beautiful smile always on her face. I really appreciate her treatment methods though I don't have any medical knowledge to comment on the same but I don't visit her for the same problem. It is solved in one go.
My husband is a patient of Dr. Sanjay who is also equally good. Dr. Sanjay too have a lot of resilience and treats the patients with a smile. I highly recommend this clinic for any dental related or smile correction issues. You will get a satisfied result here. Sculpt clinic is one of the best clinics in Chennai.
My husband is a patient of Dr. Sanjay who is also equally good. Dr. Sanjay too have a lot of resilience and treats the patients with a smile. I highly recommend this clinic for any dental related or smile correction issues. You will get a satisfied result here. Sculpt clinic is one of the best clinics in Chennai.
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Aneka R
9 months ago

I’m currently undergoing braces treatment and I'm really happy with the progress, The staff are friendly and helpful. Dr.Janani Jayapal is patient, explains each step, and the improvements so far are really encouraging.
I highly recommend them if you're looking for a caring and professional team.
I highly recommend them if you're looking for a caring and professional team.
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Motha Kaladharan
9 months ago

I had a missing tooth and wanted to get it replaced at the earliest. Went through sculpt dental hospital positive google reviews and visited to know options for replacing it. Doctor sanjay is very knowledgeable and experienced, he explained all the possibilities so well. I chose the dental implant option. And i love how it came out!
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Soundarya Suvarna
9 months ago

I have been visiting Sculpt Dental clinic for braces treatment, and it is a good experience from the beginning. The staffs are polite and welcoming. Dr. Janani Jayapal and Dr. Sanjay took time to explain everything clearly and didn’t rush. The clinic is spotless and has modern equipment. I highly recommend them if you're looking for a caring and professional team.
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Nirosha Elangovan
9 months ago

I was nervous about getting braces fitted but the team made it easy🥰🤗. The staff were caring and professional. I really got the best results, special thanks to Sanjay sir who explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable🤗. Thanks to Janani mam who made the process go smoothly🤗. I highly recommend for all dental problems💯
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Vijith Rama
9 months ago

I just completed my braces treatment at Sculpt Dental Studio with Dr. Sanjay, and I’m happy with the results! Dr. Sanjay is jolly and approachable, making every appointment a pleasant experience. He took the time to explain each step and made sure I was comfortable throughout the treatment. The staff is friendly, and the clinic is well-maintained and welcoming. If you’re considering orthodontic treatment, I highly recommend Sculpt Dental Studio and Dr. Sanjay for exceptional care and great results
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Ishwarya Janani
9 months ago

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Joshua Andrew
9 months ago

I recently started my treatment at scalp dental hospital and I must say it's one of the best dental clinics in Chennai. I underwent scaling ,dental implant and started Invisalign treatment here. The experience has been truly great they did everything with so much care and perfection. A big thanks to Dr. Sanjay and Dr. Janani who are extremely professional kind and highly skilled the explained every step clearly and made me feel very comfortable throughout the process .I am really happy with the result so far highly recommended this clinic to anyone for looking for best dental clinic in Chennai.
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Have a Question ?
You’re never alone on your dental journey. Our experts are available 7 days a week and respond promptly. Find answers to your most common concerns below.
No, the procedure is done under local anesthesia, ensuring your child feels no pain during the treatment.
Pulpectomy is typically done on milk teeth using resorbable materials, while root canals are for permanent teeth with long-term fillings.
Saving the baby tooth helps maintain space for the permanent tooth and supports proper speech and chewing development.
A pulpectomy usually takes about 30-60 minutes and may require one or two visits depending on the severity.