Question 388 · LDEK · Vital pulp therapy
Which of the statement concerning direct pulp capping performed with the use of MTA is correct?
- A. the whole cavity has to be restored with MTA; after 4 days some part of the restoration has to be removed and replaced with definitive restoration.
- B. MTA is placed directly on exposed pulp, and resin-modified glass-ionomer cement has to be placed directly over the material.
- C. MTA is placed directly on exposed pulp, and the remaining part of the cavity has to be restored using zinc-phosphate cement.
- D. MTA is placed directly on exposed pulp, then a moist cotton pellet has to be placed on MTA, and finally, a temporary restoration should be inserted into the cavity.
- E. MTA is not indicated for performing direct pulp capping procedures.
Hint
Recall what classic MTA needs in order to set and how long it takes to harden.
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