Department of Cariology organized a webinar on “Perspectives on the push for pulpal preservation” on 16.10.20 presented by Dr. James L. Gutmann, DDS, Cert Endo, PhD, FACD, FICD, FADI, FAAHD, FDSRCSEd, Diplomate ABE, Professor, Chair and Postgraduate Program Director, Department of Endodontics, Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine, Davie, Florida, Professor Emeritus, Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas.
The scope of Endodontics in the past two decades has been characterized by the evolution of technologies and devices for disinfection and filling of the root canal system. Current tissue engineering concepts and molecular biological assessments indicate that vital pulp preservation is possible and predictable. This is enabled by a better understanding of pulpal biology, and its responses to bacterial challenges, restorative procedures and advanced material properties. A true translational approach bridging basic science and clinical applications is essential to understanding why and how these concepts have evolved. The lecture was focused on the biologic perspectives and clinical applications necessary to achieve pulpal retention, repair and tissue regeneration and when inappropriate, to use new technologies for pulpal removal and tooth preservation with respect to the tooth structure and function. The webinar was attended by the post graduate students, faculty of both Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals and Nova Southeastern DentalCentre, Florida, USA.