A restorable abscessed primary molar has intact roots. What guides treatment?
After confirming the nonvital diagnosis and need for retention, prefer pulpectomy over LSTR.
- Assess restorability, support, retention horizon, and alternatives.
- A restorable abscessed tooth is not managed by symptoms alone.
- Use rubber dam, a suitable resorbable filler, and a coronal seal.
- Extraction remains appropriate when infection cannot be controlled or retention/restoration is unsuitable.