What is the meaning of Direct Pulp Capping?
Direct Pulp Capping is widely used term in Dental Techniques.
Direct pulp capping is a dental technique performed to treat a tooth with a small exposure or mechanical trauma to the dental pulp. It involves placing a therapeutic material directly onto the exposed pulp to promote healing and prevent further damage. The aim of direct pulp capping is to preserve the vitality of the dental pulp, avoid the need for root canal treatment, and promote the formation of dentin to protect the pulp. This technique is typically used when the exposure or injury is minimal and the pulp is still healthy and capable of healing itself.
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