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Which material is indicated for better outcomes in direct pulp capping?
Which material is indicated for better outcomes in direct pulp capping?
- Glass Ionomer
- Dycal
- Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (correct)
- Calcium Hydroxide
Which procedure serves as an alternative to root canal treatment?
Which procedure serves as an alternative to root canal treatment?
- Direct pulp capping (correct)
- Scaling and root planing
- Crown placement
- Composite filling
What is Dycal primarily used for?
What is Dycal primarily used for?
- Temporary filling
- Root canal sealing
- Direct pulp capping (correct)
- Indirect pulp capping
What alternative does direct pulp capping offer?
What alternative does direct pulp capping offer?
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What is the primary advantage of using Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) over Dycal?
What is the primary advantage of using Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) over Dycal?
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Study Notes
Direct Pulp Capping Overview
- Direct pulp capping is a procedure that can potentially avoid root canal treatment in certain patients.
- The goal of direct pulp capping is to protect the pulp tissue from further injury.
Pulp Capping Agents
- Dycal and Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) are two materials frequently studied for direct pulp capping.
- Extensive research has been conducted comparing Dycal and MTA as pulp capping agents.
Research Findings
- Current studies indicate that MTA yields superior outcomes compared to Dycal when used for pulp capping.
- MTA is increasingly preferred due to its enhanced properties and effectiveness in promoting pulp healing.
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