Direct pulp capping – evidence-based clinical practice guidelines
Direct pulp capping – a review of treatment goals, factors that affect healing, materials used, and clinical considerations
Educational Objectives
Educational Aim:
The aim of this article is to review evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for direct pulp capping (DPC) procedures.
Editor's comments:
The primary aim of DPC treatment is the healing of the pulp as well as the maintenance of the tooth vitality. To achieve a successful DPC treatment outcome, the clinician needs to have a thorough understanding of pulp healing potential, biomaterials used for DPC procedures and the subsequent healing process.
Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:
- Pulp reaction after exposure
- Healing potential after exposure
- Mechanism of action of DPC
- Materials used for DPC
- Mineralized tissue formation ability
- Factors that affect healing after DPC
- Clinical considerations of DPC
Instructions for this Module
- Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
- You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
- The pass grade is 70%;
- You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
- Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.
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