Indirect Pulp Capping Procedure

In this lecture I explain in step-by-step fashion the basics of Indirect Pulp Capping Procedure. a photo guide is attached to the guide to aid in better understanding of the topic

1. Indirect Pulp Capping
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2. = Je inition
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“His a procedure where thin layer of
carious-dentin (affected-dentin) is
retained in the cavity to avoid exposure
of pulp, followed: by placement of suitable
medicament and. restorative material that
seal off the cavity a omote >

pulp recovery. =

3. mans mios

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All the following features rock exist or the
tooth is not indicated:

1 ict primary or young permanent tooth

ss a caries that is close, but not involving
e pulp

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m Patient gives no — of ponents pain
or weh

= AT signs ofany radiographic pathology

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4. A

Ifa any of the following features exist, de Roi
in contraindicated tor IDPC

a Non-vital tooth

#-Tooth presents with discolöration:or ze

m Patient gives histone of sharp: pain, "Spontaneous
pain, or prolonged pain atnight …

m Any signs of any radiographic ===

5. It is done in two appoint
First Appointment:

m Excavate all caries with large round bur untill
resistance of sound dentin is felt

= Rinse cavity with saline: and dywith. co

m Place Calciam ode at the base }
ity =
her rest ofthe cavity with temporary GE

= Next Eee is after 6-8 weeks

6. = Remove te temporary Alin = dd old carious dentin

m Clean cavity and dry with cotton RES

m Place calcium hydroxide

m Place cement and restore with final ee

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7. Healthy
pulp

Caries

> excavated

Affected
Dentin

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8. Temporary
Filling

Calcium Hydroxide =
placed

Temporary
Filling

Calcium Hydroxide
placed

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9. Reparative
Dentine formed

Final Restoration

Cement

Calcium Hydroxide

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