Pulp therapy related materials

Authors

  • Menna S. Gaber teaching assisstant of dental materials.Biomaterials Department. Faculty of Dentistry.Cairo University

Keywords:

pulp capping, pulp regenerations, pulp capping materials, calcium hydroxide, MTA

Abstract

The primary objective of pulp therapy is to stimulate the remaining pulp to  regenerate to maintain its vitality. Therefore maintaining the integrity and health of  the teeth and their supporting tissues affected by caries, traumatic injury, or other  causes especially in young permanent teeth with immature roots.

Therefore in order to preserve the tooth, dental pulp regeneration and preservation  can be achieved by pulp therapy that can be classified into; Pulp Capping (Vital pulp therapy)  and Whole Pulp regeneration (Non-vital therapy)

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Published

2022-05-31