SILVA, Amitis Vieira Costa e et al. Note the indication criteria for endodontic treatment in primary teeth in clinical practice. Odontol. Clín.-Cient. (Online) []. 2015, 14, 1, pp. 571-574. ISSN 1677-3888.

Aim: To assess whether the radiographic classic criteria of pulp therapy indication in deciduous teeth have been observed in daily clinical activities. Methods: A total of 359 records of patients attended in pediatric dentistry clinic of the Faculty of Dentistry of Pernambuco (FOP / UPE), from January 2011 to June 2013. Of the 359 records evaluated 64 registered pulp treatments in 78 primary teeth, which make up the final sample. Through intra-oral radiographs, contained in the medical records, the degree of coronary destruction, the Nolla stage of development of the permanent successor root and the degree of tooth root resorption deciduous were observed. Results: It was observed that the average age of the children included in the study was 6.62 years (± 1.98). In 11.5% of cases, the criterion which provided conditions for the deciduous tooth could be restored was not followed, and in 32% of cases were not taken into account the degree of tooth root resorption deciduous or Nolla stage. Conclusion: The classic radiographic criteria indication for pulp therapy in primary teeth, are not being strictly observed in Pediatric Dentistry of assessed educational institution, indicating the risk of iatrogenic be reproduced by future professionals.

: Deciduous tooth; Pulpotomy; Dental caries; Pulpitis..