Pulpectomy refers to a common endodontic procedure in which the dental pulp and root canal are completely removed. This procedure is usually done on primary teeth (chilren's teeth) by a pediatric dentist. Found on http://www.dentalfind.com/info/pulpectomy
<procedure> Removal of the entire pulp structure of a tooth, including the pulp tissue in the roots. ... Origin: L. Pulpa, pulp, + G. Ektome, excision ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973