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ADA NBDE National Board Dental Part II

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The objective of a pulpotomy is:
  1. To expose vital pulp
  2. To remove caries
  3. To remove the coronal portion of a vital pulp
  4. To remove the vital pulp that is parallel to the sagittal plane
Explanation
Answer: C - The objective of a pulpotomy is to remove the coronal portion of vital pulp. This is done to preserve the remaining radicular portion. A pulpotomy is indicated for pulpitis of primary teeth and an interim procedure for permanent teeth with immature root formation or relief of symptoms prior to root canal.
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