Vital root resection on a maxillary first molar. Report of a case.

Although some investigators imply that, pulp-capping procedures have no place in geriatric dentistry, a case is described in which a 61.year-old patient responded successfully to pulp-capping therapy with bridging of the exposure. Nine years later the patient presented a calcium-hydroxide-stimulated bridge that was still functioning to protect a vital pulp which, for the most part, was uninflamed despite many pulp stones.