RECENT ADVANCES IN PULP CAPPING MATERIALS

Managing immature teeth with pulp exposures due to extensive caries has become more common, particularly with the introduction of new restorative materials. These new materials have demonstrated the capacity to maintain tissue viability for the duration of dental organ development and closure of the apex of root. Historically, calcium hydroxide has been the medicament of choice for traumatic injuries, according to several publications, as it provided the adequate environment for the formation of mineralized tissue due to its high pH and disinfecting properties. Currently, with the development of MTA and other bioceramic materials, techniques have evolved and new opportunities exist for treatment instead of extraction.This article aims at reviewing the various newer materials for pulp capping.