Question 107 (part 2) · LDEK · Vital pulp therapy

Choose true statements regarding class II direct pulp capping:

1) the procedure should be performed after non-selective preparation of carious dentin;
2) the procedure should be performed after selective preparation of carious dentin;
3) it is advised for the procedure to be performed in magnification;
4) in order to achieve hemostasis, pellets soaked in NaOCl solution should be used;
5) in order to achieve hemostasis, pellets soaked in NaCl solution should be used.
Correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,3,4.
  2. B. 2,3,4.
  3. C. 2,3,5.
  4. D. 1,3,5.
  5. E. 1,5.
Hint

Follow the ESE position on deep caries: before capping an exposed pulp, infected dentin is fully removed and the wound disinfected.

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