[Vital or devitalizing extirpation?]

When extirpating the pulp, the canal tissue is amputated chemically or surgically and the space produced filled with non-irritating material. The resulting wound differs depending on the method applied. The difficulties in dressing are discussed, especially considering the so-called "dead space". After criticizing arsenic medication, the obtainable therapeutic success is discussed and the disadvantages and advantages of the two extirpation methods are compared.