Article: Global Expert Series – Chapter 3: An Expert’s Protocol for Using Biodentine® to Manage Cracked Teeth With Severe Pulpitis

Managing cracked teeth with severe pulpitis requires a careful balance between preserving pulp vitality and stabilising the tooth structure. Dr. Paul Renner’s 8-step protocol utilises Biodentine^®’s bioactive properties and mechanical strength to support healing following pulp exposure. His systematic approach provides a reliable framework for protecting the tooth through provisional and final restorations, while monitoring pulp health over time.

Dr. Paul Renner has over 40 years of experience in general dentistry, including academic, general, and government practice.

Owner of a large private practice situated in Dalby (Australia), he has been employed as a part-time clinical supervisor at the University of Queensland for the last 15 years, supervising final-year students.

Paul has been active in the Australian Dental Association Queensland, where he served as president for two terms and was awarded lifetime membership.

Since starting to treat symptomatic carious teeth using vital pulp therapy, it has become an increasingly important part of Paul’s practice. Due to the inability of many patients to afford root canal therapy and restoration with an indirect restoration, Paul has been able to save many teeth from extraction using this approach.

Apart from vital pulp therapy, his other areas of interest are the diagnosis and treatment of cracked teeth and dental photography.