Question 454 · LDEK · Pulp protection and liner materials

What material can be applied directly to the pulp in a case of pulpotomy?

1) glass ionomer;
2) calcium hydroxide non-hardening;
3) zinc oxide with eugenol;
4) MTA.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,2.
  2. B. 1,3.
  3. C. 2,3.
  4. D. 2,4.
  5. E. 3,4.
Hint

Choose materials that are biocompatible, alkaline and able to induce a dentin bridge over the radicular pulp stumps.

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