title: Direct and indirect pulp capping.
abstract: Cavity disinfection, indirect pulp capping, and direct pulp capping have been discussed in light of present day knowledge of the biology of the pulp. A format has been presented to the restorative dentist which has had long-standing clinical acceptance based on some scientific data and clinical evidence to substantiate the treatment radionale.
mesh_terms: D002126:Calcium Hydroxide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003785:Dental Pulp Capping / Q000379:methods*; D004203:Disinfection; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D002126:Calcium Hydroxide