APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

PAEDIATRIC ANATOMY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ of a carious pulp exposure in a primary tooth is not recommended
A
Direct pulp capping
B
Indirect pulp capping
C
No pulp capping
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Direct pulp capping is less preferred in primary teeth because: Rapid spread of inflammation throughout the primary coronal pulp, due to increased blood supply.

Detailed explanation-2: -Direct pulp capping is used when the pulp is visibly exposed (vital pulp exposure) due to caries, trauma, or iatrogenic insult such as accidental exposure during tooth preparation or caries removal.

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