Vital pulp capping: a worthwhile procedure.
Despite the progress made in the field of pulp biology, the technique and philosophy of direct vital pulp capping remains a controversial subject. Clinicians are well aware of the immediate and long-term success rates after root canal therapy, but are less certain of the success of vital pulp capping. Researchers have demonstrated that exposed pulps will heal and form reparative dentin. It is realized now that the variable prognosis of vital pulp capping is predominately a restorative issue. The factors that can produce a successful vital pulp cap are discussed in conjunction with two popular techniques.
Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Manitoba, USA.
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D000134:Acid Etching, Dental; D002126:Calcium Hydroxide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003785:Dental Pulp Capping / Q000379:methods* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D003789:Dental Pulp Exposure / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans
D002126:Calcium Hydroxide