INDIRECT PULP CAPPING WITH CALCIUM HYDROXIDE IN PERMANENT MOLARS

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Various clinical pulp capping materials and protocols have been used for many years to maintain the health and vitality of the pulp complex and induce pulp cells to form hard tissue (reparative/tertiary dentine). The pulp can be saved by pulp capping treatment. This treatment involves placing material over the pulp to protect it and maintain its viability. The most common ingredient used in indirect pulp capping is calcium hydroxide. This case report discusses the treatment of tooth 47 with a diagnosis of reversible pulpitis using calcium hydroxide as an indirect pulp capping material which is then treated with composite class I restorations. Calcium hydroxide has several disadvantages, namely high solubility, lack of adhesion, and poor physico-mechanical properties. But calcium hydroxide is still the 'gold standard'. This is due to its ability to dissociate into calcium and hydroxyl ions, has a high pH, antibacterial properties, as well as the ability to stimulate odontoblasts and other pulp cells to form reparative dentin through an inflammatory response. In addition, calcium hydroxide is an economical and easy-to-obtain material, making it the most commonly used material.