Indirect pulp capping is a dental procedure aimed at preserving the vitality of a potentially exposed dental pulp by placing a protective dressing over a thin layer of remaining dentin. This technique encourages the formation of tertiary dentin, thereby preventing the need for more invasive treatments like root canal therapy.

Indirect Pulp Capping

Indirect pulp capping

dental procedure

Preserving the vitality of dental pulp

protective dressing

thin layer of remaining dentin

formation of tertiary dentin

invasive treatments

Root canal therapy is a dental procedure aimed at treating infection or damage within the pulp of a tooth, thereby preserving the tooth structure and preventing further complications. It involves the removal of the infected pulp, cleaning and disinfecting the canal, and sealing it to prevent reinfection.

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