title: Indirect pulp-capping of carious teeth with periapical lesions.
abstract: Twenty-four vital teeth with deep carious lesions associated with radiographically demonstrable periapical lesions were treated conservatively by means of the indirect pulp-capping technique. Eleven teeth showed apparent resolution of periapical pathology, an absence of pain, and continued vitality when followed up as long as seven years postoperatively.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002126:Calcium Hydroxide; D002648:Child; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000628:therapy*; D003736:Dental Cavity Lining; D003785:Dental Pulp Capping / Q000379:methods*; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D010486:Periapical Tissue; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D002126:Calcium Hydroxide