The ultimate goal of pulp capping or stepwise caries removal is to protect a healthy (or reversibly inflammed) dental pulp, and avoid the need for root canal therapy.

What Is Pulp Capping? Pulp capping is a technique where we place a special medicated material over the pulp or near it, encouraging it to heal and protect itself by laying down new hard …

Jun 10, 2021 · Damaged or exposed pulp can cause a lot of pain and sensitivity and may become infected. An indirect pulp cap is a procedure that protects a compromised tooth without …

Dec 10, 2024 · When dealing with deep cavities, we want to preserve the health of the tooth’s pulp if possible. Pulp caps offer a valuable solution, allowing dentists to effectively prevent root …

May 29, 2022 · Pulp capping is a dental procedure that prevents the tooth pulp from being exposed during a cavity preparation, hence preventing the need for a root canal procedure.

Dec 9, 2025 · The indirect pulp cap (IPC) is a conservative dental procedure designed to save the living core of a tooth when deep decay threatens its health. This core, known as the dental …

Jan 9, 2023 · Two types of pulp cap treatment exist, depending on the tooth type and level of decay. Your dental professional may not know the best treatment option until all the decay is …

A pulp cap is a dental procedure used to protect and preserve the pulp when it is exposed or nearly exposed due to deep decay or trauma. It helps the pulp heal naturally and prevents the …

Mar 9, 2025 · It preserves the vitality of the dental pulp in cases where a deep cavity threatens to expose or has minimally exposed the pulp tissue. Moreover, it is a conservative treatment that …

Direct pulp capping can be performed when a pulp exposure occurs. Exposures may be due to deep caries (decay), trauma, or mechanical such as during crown preparation in a non …