Direct Pulp Capping
DeptEndodonticsLevelIntermediateTime15–20 min
Application of a biocompatible material (MTA, Biodentine, calcium hydroxide) directly over a small mechanical or traumatic pulp exposure in a vital tooth with a favorable prognosis.
What the protocol covers
- •A) Case Selection — This Determines Success
- •B) Step-by-Step DPC Protocol
- •C) Common Student Pitfalls
- •D) Follow-Up and Success Criteria
The full procedure entry includes
- The full step-by-step protocol (18 content blocks)
- Armamentarium, indications and contraindications
- Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
- The narrated video lesson and night-before prep sheet
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