Pulp therapy for primary molars

Abstract

ÔThe pulp treatment of the primary dentitionÕ [Llewelyn, 2000].The process of guideline production began in 1994, resulting in first publication in 1997.Each guideline has been circulated to all Consultants in Paediatric Dentistry in the UK, to the Council of the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry, and to people of related specialties recognised to have expertise in the subject.In the case of the present guideline, an internationally recognised expert on primary pulp therapy was invited to be a co-author (ABF).The final version of the guideline is produced from a combination of this input and thorough review of the published literature.The intention is to encourage improvement in clinical practice and to stimulate research and clinical audit in areas where scientific evidence is inadequate.Evidence underlying recommendations is scored according to the SIGN classification and guidelines should be read in this context.For those wishing further detail, the process of guideline production in the UK