title: Recent advances in pulp capping materials: an overview.
abstract: Emphasis has shifted from the "doomed" organ concept of an exposed pulp to one of hope and recovery. The era of vital-pulp therapy has been greatly enhanced with the introduction of various pulp capping materials. The aim of this article is to summarize and discuss about the various and newer pulp capping materials used for protection of the dentin-pulp complex.
authors.affiliation: Senior Lecturer, Meghana Institute of Dental Sciences , Nizamabad, Andhrapradesh, India .
authors.forename: Asma
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Qureshi
authors.affiliation: Senior Lecturer, Meghana Institute of Dental Sciences , Nizamabad, Andhrapradesh, India .
authors.forename: Soujanya
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: E
authors.affiliation: Professor & HOD, Meghana Institute of Dental Sciences , Nizamabad, Andhrapradesh, India .
authors.lastname: Nandakumar
authors.affiliation: Professor, Meghana Institute of Dental Sciences , Nizamabad, Andhrapradesh, India .
authors.lastname: Pratapkumar
authors.affiliation: Senior Lecturer, Meghana Institute of Dental Sciences , Nizamabad, Andhrapradesh, India .
authors.lastname: Sambashivarao
keywords: Biocompatible; Dentin bridge; Pulp capping; Pulp capping agent; Reparative dentin