pulp capping Flashcards
How far down is deep dentine located in relation to the occlusal surface?
4-5mm
Approximately how far is the pulp located from the occlusal surface?
5mm
Approximately how far is the pulp from the dentine-enamel junction?
3mm
Where does the most common pulpal exposure occur?
Lateral Pulp Horn - not the floor of the cavity.
Calcium Silicate Cements (e.g: biodentine and MTA) are used for which type of pulp cap?
BOTH direct and indirect.
What type of material is used instead of Calcium Silicate Cements.
(more available to general practitioners)
Calcium Hydroxide (dycal)
What material is used to seal calcium hydroxide before the definitive restoration?
GIC / RMGIC
When dentine is lost due to caries, trauma or a previous iatrogenic intervention, which type of pulp cap is indicated?
Direct
What solution should be used to disinfect the cavity on pulpal exposure?
0.5-5% sodium hypochlorite
If bleeding is not controlled within 5 minutes, what should the next step be?
Seek advice from a dentist as a partial pulpotomy is indicated.
How long does Biodentine take to set?
9-12 mins
How long does it take for Biodentine to reach its full set?
48 hours
If dentine is lost due to caries, trauma or a previous iatrogenic intervention and a cavity exists which is close to the pulp but dentine still remains over the pulp tissue, which type of pulp cap is indicated?
Indirect
What is the setting time for Calcium Hydroxide?
2-3 minutes
When and with what should the final restoration be reviewed?
At 6 months with a history and clinical examination.
