Primary Molars Indicated For Pulpectomy or Extraction in Children Between the Age Group of 3-6 Years

Pulpectomy is a procedure where canals of the primary teeth are debrided and are shaped and obturation is done with a resorbable material. Pulpectomy aims to preserve the tooth until it is replaced by the successor permanent tooth. In a primary tooth that is decayed pulpectomy should be ideally the choice of treatment rather than extraction in order to preserve the integrity of the surrounding tissues as it is more conservative in its approach. This study was done to evaluate the ratio of pulpectomy to extraction cases in primary molars in children aged between 3 to 6 years of age. Data collection from patient management software was done. Children in the age group of 3-6 years were included in the study. Samples of primary molars indicated for pulpectomy and extraction were tabulated and evaluated in SPSS software. Out of total 1692 teeth, 292 were indicated for extraction and 1400 were indicated for pulpectomy. It was concluded that the ratio of cases indicated for pulpectomy was more as compared to the cases indicated for extraction in children aged between 3-6 years of age. Mandibular primary molars are considerably affected more as compared to maxillary primary molars. Oral health education must be promoted amongst parents in order to preserve the primary teeth to avoid any malocclusion in permanent dentition.