Recent Advances in Pulp Capping Materials: An Overview

Abstract

Emphasis has shifted from the “doomed” organ concept of an exposed pulp to one of hope and recovery. The era of vital-pulp therapy has been greatly enhanced with the introduction of various pulp capping materials. The aim of this article is to summarize and discuss about the various and newer pulp capping materials used for protection of the dentin-pulp complex.

Keywords

• biocompatible
• dentin bridge
• pulp capping
• pulp capping agent
• reparative dentin