Bacterial contamination and the exposed pulp.
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000494:pharmacology; D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000494:pharmacology; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000382:microbiology*; D002126:Calcium Hydroxide / Q000494:pharmacology; D003738:Dental Cements / Q000494:pharmacology; D003789:Dental Pulp Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005856:Germ-Free Life; D011671:Pulpitis / Q000382:microbiology*; D051381:Rats
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D003738:Dental Cements; D002126:Calcium Hydroxide