21/08/2026
What is Vital Pulp Therapy?
Vital Pulp Therapy (VPT) is a treatment designed to preserve the vitality of a tooth when the pulp (nerve) is inflamed but the infection has not progressed irreversibly into the root canal system.
Not every tooth that causes pain automatically needs a root canal. With a thorough diagnosis—including clinical examination, dental X-rays, and, when necessary, a CT scan—the condition of the pulp and surrounding tissues can be carefully assessed.
When the case is properly diagnosed and the appropriate protocols are followed, Vital Pulp Therapy may allow us to preserve the tooth’s natural vitality and avoid root canal treatment.
The goal is simple: save the natural tooth whenever possible.