Early responses of human pulp to direct capping with resin adhesive systems and calcium hydroxide

The most common clinical approach in treating caries lesions involves the mechanical removal of the caries-affected tooth structure and the restoration of the resulting cavity. In case of very deep caries lesions, the pulp can be exposed. In order to prevent pulp necrosis and stimulate healing, a capping material is applied over the exposed area. Highly alkaline calcium hydroxide has been established as the most efficient direct pulp capping agent, due to its beneficial properties (low cytotoxicity, antimicrobial action and dentin bridge induction) [1,2].
Source: Dental Materials - Category: Materials Science Authors: Source Type: research