Abstract | Background: The predictability of direct pulp capping (DPC) depends on the quality of the dentin bridge formation and the inflammatory response to the capping material. Various materials are available with variable success. Aim: Materials and Methods: Pulpal exposures were made in 45 intact human premolars, scheduled for extraction for orthodontic purposes. Teeth were capped with hard setting calcium hydroxide ( Dycal), mineral trioxide aggregate ( ProRoot MTA), and dentin bonding agent (adper Single Bond). The final restoration was done with posterior composites using resin-modified glass-ionomer cement as a base. Pulps of teeth were evaluated histologically at the 15th and 45th day for inflammatory cell response and dentin bridge formation according to the criteria described by Cox et al. The statistical analysis of data was done using Chi-square test and P ≤ 0.05 was considered statsiticlly significant. Results: Conclusion: Based on the result, it can be concluded that Dycal and MTA produce similar types of dentin bridge formation when used a DPC agent. Adper Single Bond has the potential to be used as DPC agents, but it takes a longer time for the resolution of inflammation and dentin bridge formation.
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Authors | Udeeksha Nangia, Kundabala Mala, Neeta Shetty, Srikant Natarajan, Ramya Shenoy |
Journal | Journal of conservative dentistry : JCD
(J Conserv Dent)
2021 Nov-Dec
Vol. 24
Issue 6
Pg. 585-588
ISSN: 0972-0707 [Print] India |
PMID | 35558672
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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