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Direct pulp capping (procedure)

Known as: Direct Capping, Direct Pulp Cap, Direct Pulp Capping 
The procedure in which the exposed pulp is covered with a dressing that protects the pulp and promotes healing and repair.
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Highly Cited
2009
Highly Cited
2009
The use of beta-tricalcium phosphate, white MTA, white Portland cement and calcium hydroxide for direct pulp capping of primary pig teeth.
AIM The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare the response of the pulp of primary pig teeth after capping with beta… 
Highly Cited
2006
Highly Cited
2006
Hybrid organic-inorganic nanomaterials based on polythiophene dendronized nanoparticles.
In this work, the synthesis, characterization, and applications of branched oligothiophene dendrons that act as electroactive… 
2003
2003
[Success rate of direct pulp capping with calcium hydroxide].
Aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the success rate of direct pulp-capping treatment using calcium hydroxide… 
Review
2003
Review
2003
Pulp treatment for extensive decay in primary teeth.
BACKGROUND Dental decay in primary teeth remains a considerable health problem. Where decay extends to involve the dental pulp… 
1999
1999
Hydroxyapatite applied as direct pulp capping medicine substitutes for osteodentin.
1997
1997
Calcium hydroxide inhibits substrate adherence capacity of macrophages.
1995
1995
Direct pulp capping with a dentinal adhesive resin system: a pilot study.
The clinical and histological responses of exposed pulpal tissue after direct capping appear to be more closely related to… 
Review
1992
Review
1992
Considerations for the direct pulp capping procedure in primary teeth: a review of the literature.
In reviewing the various studies concerning the direct pulp capping procedure in primary teeth, using rigid criteria for case… 
Highly Cited
1991
Highly Cited
1991
A clinical and histological evaluation of conservative pulpal therapy in human teeth.
Three intermediary base materials, a zinc oxide-eugenol (Cavitec) and two calcium hydroxide liners (Life and Dycal), were… 
1985
1985
Pulp capping in monkeys with Reolit and Life, two calcium hydroxide bases with different pH.
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