[Decisive factors in the indication for pulp and peridontal treatment]

The explanation of the goal of pulp-periodontium treatment is followed by guidelines concerning the indication for the methods of pulp preservation (indirect capping, direct capping, pulpitis treatment by means of anaesthetics), of partial pulp preservation (vital amputation) and for pulpectomy (vital and non-vital techniques). The different passages of the paper terminate with conclusions for practice.