1
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What is pulp capping?
A
Placement of a protective dressing over an exposed pulp
2
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True or false? Pulp capping is only carried out on deciduous teeth?
A
False - Pulp capping can be carried out on both deciduous or permanent teeth
3
Q
Name 2 instances that pulp capping would be carried out
A
Unexpected pulp exposure during a procedure
Following trauma to a tooth
4
Q
Which dental material is used to promote dentine repair (laying down of secondary dentine)?
A
Calcium Hydroxide
5
Q
Which cells are responsible for the laying down of dentine?
A
Odontoblasts
Unit 309 Endodontics
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